5 Healthy Spring Roll Recipes (2024)

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Enjoy these 5 different Healthy Spring Roll Recipes from vegetarian, protein packed, and even fruity spring rolls plus how to make a special spring roll dipping sauce for each one – these spring rolls are really fun, fresh, and super easy!

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Warm and sunny spring and summer days always get me craving dishes that are light and full of fresh, seasonal veggies. They just make this insane heat a bit more bearable, you know?

When talking about such light meals,saladsinstantly come to mind. Whether it’s one of myMake-ahead Mason Jar salad recipesor thisChopped Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing, one cannot survive through the summer on salads alone. Well, I can’t at least.

Sorry, Salad, I still love you tons.

Enter the Spring Roll. If you've never had a spring roll, think of it like a bunch of your favorite fresh, crunchy veggies in a nice, thin rice wrapping paper. And, you get to dip it into delicious, savory sauce. Yum! What's not to love?

Again, though -- I need variety. So, I decided to gather all my favorite healthy spring rolls recipes in one place. From the crunchy veggie spring rolls to protein packed and spicy ones, but also fruity spring rolls. Not only that, I make a dipping sauce for each one of them.

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HOW TO MAKE SPRING ROLLS

If you've ever wondered how to make spring rolls, the good news is it's super easy. Just follow these easy steps and you'll be in spring roll heaven in no time:

  1. First, you need to get therice paperflexible for wrapping the spring rolls so dip one in warm water for about 3-4 seconds or hold under running water, until the paper becomes fully moistened with water.
  2. Then, lay the wrapper onto your work surface which should be clean and flat.
  3. Near the bottom of the spring roll in the center, lay out the veggies, protein, or fruit. If you want something to be visible on the outside of the spring roll (like sliced strawberries or shrimp lined up in a row, this should be the last ingredient for the filling.
  4. Fold the bottom of the spring roll over the end of the filling, then fold the uncovered sides inward, then tightly roll the wrapper all the way. The idea is to get it as tightly wrapped as possible.

See? Super simple and easy to make your own homemade spring rolls. You can also check out the step by step images above to see exactly how to fill a spring roll and also how to roll a spring roll.

TIP: Make sure to have all your ingredients cut and prepped BEFORE getting the spring roll wrapper wet. The longer the wrapper sits, the more flexible it gets and you want it to be sitting for just 30-60 seconds before you start to roll it op or it will get sticky and more difficult to roll.

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WHAT IS RICE PAPER?

To make spring rolls, you’ll need to have rice paper which you can buy in a pack. The great thing aboutrice paperis they don’t have to be cooked to eat as long as they have been softened. That means you get ahealthywrapper that is free of oil and fats. All that’s in the wrapper is whitericeflour, tapioca flour, salt, and water.

To get rice paper flexible for wrapping our spring rolls, dipthe rice paperin warm water for about 3-4 seconds or hold under running water, untilthe paperbecomes fully moistened with water. Then, laythe wrapperonto your work surface which should be clean and flat. Therice paperwill soak up the water and become soft and pliable in about 30 seconds which is the time you’ll put all your fillers onto the wrapper, before you start to roll.

Looking for where to buy spring roll wrappers (rice paper)? You can usually find rice paper in the Asian section of most supermarkets. You can get about a pack of about 30 wrappers for less than $3 so they are great for eating on a budget. You can also buy it here.

ARE SPRING ROLLS HEALTHY?

It’s all about the fillings. If you want to make your spring rolls super healthy, pack them up with fresh seasonal veggies. Just mix and match until you get the perfect flavor combo and use up all the fresh veggies. Fresh carrots, cucumbers, cabbage, and peppers work great in spring rolls. To make your spring rolls more a meal than just a light snack, add some lean protein, like shrimp or cooked chicken breast. Top off with some avocado slices and you’re ready to roll!

Like, literally.

Spring rolls are great because they can easily be made paleo, too. Just wrap them up in lettuce leaves or collard greens instead of rice paper. Although I love egg rolls, choosing spring rolls instead can cut out more than half the amount of calories and fat from your meal.

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HOW LONG DO THE SPRING ROLLS LAST?

Spring rolls taste best when they’re fresh. But, you can definitely store the leftover spring rolls (if there are any) in the fridge for later. Just make sure you wrap each spring roll in plastic wrap and put them in an airtight container. The rice paper wrapper will dry out some in the fridge which will make the texture a little more rubbery, but the spring rolls will still be pretty great!

IDEAS FOR DIPPING SAUCES FOR SPRING ROLLS

Ah, the dips.

Just as with the spring roll fillings, you can totally go crazy here and dip the spring rolls into whichever sauce you like. If you’re trying to keep your sodium and processed foods intake in place (duh!), staying away from store-bought sauces is best. Fortunately, you can whip up your own delicious sauce in a matter of minutes anyway. Just scroll down and discover my 5 favorite dipping sauces for spring rolls and which spring roll recipes they go best with!

Now, are you ready to roll? 🙂

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Rainbow Spring Rolls with Ginger Peanut Dipping Sauce

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Eat the rainbow with my healthy Rainbow Spring Rolls packed with a bunch of fresh crunchy veggies. Add some spice by dipping them into my Ginger Peanut Sauce!

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Rainbow Spring Rolls with Ginger Peanut Sauce

5 Healthy Spring Roll Recipes (7)Lacey Baier

Eat the rainbow with my healthy Rainbow Spring Rolls packed with a bunch of fresh crunchy veggies. Add some spice by dipping them into my Ginger Peanut Sauce!

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 6 spring rolls

Calories 107 kcal

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Ingredients

For the Rainbow Spring Rolls:

  • 6 rice spring roll papers
  • 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 large bunch mint leaves
  • 1 large bunch cilantro
  • ¼ red cabbage, thinly sliced

For the Ginger Peanut Dipping Sauce:

  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 1 ½ tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey
  • 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

Instructions

For the Rainbow Spring Rolls:

  • To get rice paper flexible for wrapping our spring rolls, dip in warm water for about 3-4 seconds or hold under running water, until the paper becomes fully moistened with water. Then, lay the wrapper onto your work surface which should be clean and flat.

  • Near the bottom of the spring roll in the center, lay out the red bell peppers,followed by thinly sliced carrots,yellow bell pepper,fresh mint and cilantro,and thinly sliced red cabbage.

  • Fold the bottom over the end of the veggies, then fold the uncovered sides inward, then tightly roll the wrapper all the way. The idea is to get it as tightly wrapped as possible. Then repeat with the remaining ingredients.

For the Ginger Peanut Dipping Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter,low sodium soy sauce,raw honey,freshly squeezed lime juice,chili paste,and fresh grated ginger.

  • Stir until smooth. You can soften the peanut butter by microwaving for 10-15 seconds, if needed.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 spring roll with sauceCalories: 107 kcalCarbohydrates: 9.6 gProtein: 4.9 gFat: 6.8 gSaturated Fat: 1.4 gSodium: 123 mgFiber: 3.9 g

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Shrimp Spring Rolls with Spicy Almond Dipping Sauce

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Cooked shrimp are one of my favorite protein choices and they make a great flavor and texture combo when paired up with veggies. Try this healthy Shrimp Spring Rolls recipe with a Spicy Almond Dipping Sauce and see for yourself!

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Shrimp Spring Rolls with Spicy Almond Dipping Sauce

5 Healthy Spring Roll Recipes (10)Lacey Baier

Cooked shrimp are one of my favorite protein choices and they make a great flavor and texture combo when paired up with veggies. Try this healthy Shrimp Spring Rolls recipe with a Spicy Almond Dipping Sauce and see for yourself!

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 6 rolls

Calories 105 kcal

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Ingredients

For the Shrimp Spring Rolls:

  • 6 rice spring roll papers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 oz shrimp, deveined
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 3 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 6 leaves green leaf lettuce
  • 12 mint leaves

For the Spicy Almond Dipping Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoon almond butter
  • 2 teaspoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar

Instructions

For the Shrimp Spring Rolls:

  • Cook the shrimp in olive oil over medium-high heat and season with sea salt and ground black pepper. Once fully cooked and no longer transparent, remove from heat and allow to cool.

  • Dip one sheet of rice paper in warm water for about 3-4 seconds or hold under running water, until the paper becomes fully moistened with water. Then, lay the wrapper onto your work surface which should be clean and flat.

  • Near the bottom of the spring roll in the center, lay out the cucumber,carrots,green leaf lettuce,fresh mint leaves, and cooked shrimp. Line the shrimp in a row.

  • Fold the bottom over the end of the veggies and shrimp, then fold the uncovered sides inward, then tightly roll the wrapper all the way, as tightly wrapped as possible. Then repeat with the remaining ingredients.

For the Spicy Almond Dipping Sauce:

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the almond butter,hoisin sauce,Sriracha, andrice wine vinegar.

  • Stir until smooth. You can soften the almond butter by microwaving for 10-15 seconds, if needed.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 spring roll with sauceCalories: 105 kcalCarbohydrates: 7.4 gProtein: 10.3 gFat: 4.4 gSaturated Fat: 0.5 gCholesterol: 68.2 mgSodium: 277.2 mgFiber: 2.2 gSugar: 3.4 g

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Sesame Avocado and Cabbage Spring Rolls with Honey Miso Dipping Sauce

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If you love avocados, you’ll definitely love my Sesame Avocado and Cabbage Spring Rolls. The sesame crusted avocados taste even better when wrapped in rice paper and dipped into my Honey Miso Sauce!

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Sesame Avocado and Cabbage Spring Rolls with Honey Miso Sauce

5 Healthy Spring Roll Recipes (13)Lacey Baier

If you love avocados, you’ll definitely love my Sesame Avocado and Cabbage Spring Rolls. The sesame crusted avocados taste even better when wrapped in rice paper and dipped into my Honey Miso Sauce!

5 from 3 votes

Prep Time 8 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 18 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 6 spring rolls

Calories 107 kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients

For the Sesame Avocado and Cabbage Spring Rolls:

  • 6 rice spring roll papers
  • ¼ head red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoon white sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoon black sesame seeds
  • 1 avocado, sliced

For the Honey Miso Sesame Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoon white or red miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine white sesame seeds with black sesame seeds and stir together. Dip the sliced avocado into the sesame seeds to coat.

  • Dip one sheet of rice paper in warm water for about 3-4 seconds or hold under running water, until the paper becomes fully moistened with water. Then, lay the wrapper onto your work surface which should be clean and flat.

  • Near the bottom of the spring roll in the center, lay out thesliced red cabbage,fresh mint leaves,and the sesame coated avocado slices

  • Fold the bottom over the avocado, then fold the uncovered sides inward, then tightly roll the wrapper all the way, as tightly wrapped as possible. Then repeat with the remaining ingredients.

For the Honey Miso Sesame Dipping Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, combine the miso paste (it can be white or red),water,raw honey,rice wine vinegar,low sodium soy sauce, and sesame oil.

  • Stir until fully incorporated.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 roll with dipping sauceCalories: 107 kcalCarbohydrates: 8.7 gProtein: 3 gFat: 7.6 gSaturated Fat: 1.2 gSodium: 35.1 mgFiber: 3.7 gSugar: 2.9 g

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Garlic Chicken Spring Rolls with Avocado Cilantro Dipping Sauce

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Turn your favorite chicken recipe into a delightful low calorie, high protein spring roll filling! I also love to make an Avocado Cilantro Sauce with my Garlic Chicken Spring Rolls because the creamy avocado and garlic chicken go really well together!

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Garlic Chicken Spring Rolls with Avocado Cilantro Sauce

5 Healthy Spring Roll Recipes (16)Lacey Baier

Turn your favorite chicken recipe into a delightful low calorie, high protein spring roll filling! I also love to make an Avocado Cilantro Sauce with my Garlic Chicken Spring Rolls because the creamy avocado and garlic chicken go really well together!

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 6 rolls

Calories 202 kcal

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Ingredients

For the Garlic Chicken Spring Rolls:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (optional)
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 6 leaves fresh iceberg lettuce
  • 6 rice spring roll papers

For the Avocado Cilantro Dipping Sauce:

  • 1 avocado, pitted and peeled
  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cilantro bunch
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

For the Garlic Chicken Spring Rolls:

  • Cook the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat and season with sea salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder. Once fully cooked, remove from heat, allow to cool, and dice.

  • Dip one sheet of rice paper in warm water for about 3-4 seconds or hold under running water, until the paper becomes fully moistened with water. Then, lay the wrapper onto your work surface which should be clean and flat.

  • Near the bottom of your prepped spring roll wrapper and in the center, lay out the cucumber,iceberg lettuce, anddiced chicken (and optional quinoa).

  • Fold the bottom over the chicken, then fold the uncovered sides inward, then tightly roll the wrapper all the way, as tightly wrapped as possible. Then repeat with the remaining ingredients.

For the Avocado Cilantro Dipping Sauce:

  • In a food processor or blender, combineavocado,greek yogurt,almond milk,cilantro,garlic powder,sea salt, andfreshly squeezed lime juice.

  • Blend together until smooth. You can add a little more almond milk if it’s too thick.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 roll with dipping sauceCalories: 202 kcalCarbohydrates: 16.4 gProtein: 13.9 gFat: 9.3 gSaturated Fat: 1.7 gCholesterol: 33 mgSodium: 180 mgFiber: 3.4 gSugar: 2.3 g

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Kiwi Strawberry Spring Rolls with Honey Lime Dipping Sauce

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These fruity Kiwi Strawberry Spring Rolls are a burst of flavor and are super addicting, especially when dipped into the Honey Lime Sauce. A perfect summer dessert!

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Kiwi Strawberry Spring Rolls with Honey Lime Sauce

5 Healthy Spring Roll Recipes (19)Lacey Baier

These fruity Kiwi Strawberry Spring Rolls are a burst of flavor and are super addicting, especially when dipped into the Honey Lime Sauce. A perfect summer dessert!

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 6 spring rolls

Calories 85 kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients

For the Kiwi Strawberry Spring Rolls:

  • 6 rice spring roll papers
  • 1 mango, thinly sliced
  • 3 kiwi, peeled and diced
  • 1 ½ cups strawberries, sliced

For the Honey Lime Dipping Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 teaspoon raw honey
  • 1 lime, zested
  • 2 tablespoon water, as needed

Instructions

For the Kiwi Strawberry Spring Rolls:

  • Dip one sheet of rice paper in warm water for about 3-4 seconds or hold under running water, until the paper becomes fully moistened with water. Then, lay the wrapper onto your work surface which should be clean and flat.

  • At the bottom center, lay out thefresh mango,diced kiwi, andsliced strawberries (laid out in a row).

  • Fold the bottom over the strawberries, then fold the uncovered sides inward, then tightly roll the wrapper all the way, as tightly wrapped as possible. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

For the Honey Lime Dipping Sauce:

  • in a small bowl, combine, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice,freshly squeezed lemon juice,raw honey, andlime zest, and stir together.

  • If you findthe flavor too strong or tart, you can dilute it with a little water.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 spring roll with sauceCalories: 85 kcalCarbohydrates: 22.1 gProtein: 1.4 gFat: 0.6 gSaturated Fat: 0.1 gSodium: 4.1 mgFiber: 3.5 gSugar: 12.1 g

Keyword Kiwi Strawberry Spring Rolls

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