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    Strawberry Spinach Spring Rolls

    April 28, 2016 by Denise Bustard 16 Comments

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    These strawberry spinach spring rolls are light, refreshing, and so tasty! Inspired by strawberry spinach salad, they are ready in 10 minutes or less.

    While I am a sucker for deep fried appetizers, it can be nice to offer something lighter. We are huge fans of these grilled caprese zucchini roll ups and these bruschetta and goat cheese stuffed mushroom caps.

    two strawberry spinach spring rolls stacked on each other showing the filling

    Strawberry spinach spring rolls are another light yet tasty appetizer idea. Inspired by a strawberry spinach salad, they have fresh spinach, strawberries, feta cheese and pecans all rolled up in a spring roll wrapper.

    Drizzle with this 2 ingredient balsamic reduction and you are set!

    Reasons you'll ♡ strawberry spinach spring rolls

    • they are light, fresh, and filled with fruit and vegetables
    • they are easy to prep (ready in 10 minutes or less)
    • they taste just like strawberry spinach salad

    Recipe video

    Wondering exactly how to this recipe? Watch this 1-minute video for step by step instructions! You can find more recipe videos on my YouTube channel.

    Stack of strawberry spinach summer rolls

    Spring rolls vs summer rolls

    When you hear the name 'spring rolls', the Chinese version may initially come to mind: wrapped in flour-based dough and deep-fried (1). The spring rolls in this recipe are far from traditional, but are inspired by the Vietnamese version which is rolled in rice paper and served cold.

    They may also be called Vietnamese spring rolls, fresh spring rolls, summer rolls or rice paper rolls (2).

    Ingredient notes

    • spring roll wrappers- not too be confused with the flour-based Chinese wrappers, Vietnamese spring roll wrappers are rice based, translucent and brittle. When you are ready to roll, it's as simple as soaking them in warm water to rehydrate them! Rice spring roll wrappers can be found in the Asian food aisle of your grocery store.
    • pecans- adding a nutty flavor and crunchy texture, pecans are a delicious addition to this recipe, however they are not 100% essential. Swap for almonds, walnuts, or simply leave them out.
    • strawberries- sweet summer strawberries add the perfect flavor contrast to the feta and balsamic reduction, however you could swap them out for your favorite seasonal berry. Blueberries, raspberries and even cherries would go well in these spring rolls.
    • spinach- adding bulk and nutrition to the wraps, spinach works great. Swap for baby kale or romaine lettuce.
    • feta cheese- adds a necessary salty flavor contrast as well as a creamy texture to the spring rolls. Goat cheese could make a suitable alternative.

    overhead view showing the filling on a spring roll wrapper

    Prep your filling first

    Once the spring roll wrappers have softened, you'll need to get rolling fairly quickly, so it's best to have your ingredients prepped and ready for you. For this recipe, simply wash and slice some strawberries, crumble the feta cheese, and chop the pecans.

    How to soften the rice paper

    Vietnamese spring roll wrappers are shelf-stable circular disks that should be found in the Asian food section of your grocery store. Before you roll your spring rolls, you'll need to soften the wrappers first: simply soak in a bowl of warm temperature water for around 10-15 seconds; it should be soft but still have some structure. Do not soak too long as it will become too. soft and difficult to handle.

    Keep an eye on the wrapper, and go by feel: when it is softened enough to roll, quickly remove it from the bowl and get to rolling.

    Caution- soften one spring roll wrapper at a time- do not put the whole package into the water!

    Roll the spring rolls

    Assemble the ingredients onto the softened spring roll wrapper, leaving a 1 ½ inch border on either side. Watch the video above to see exactly where to place the toppings. Just like burritos, you do not want to overfill these spinach spring rolls.

    Start by rolling the top edge of the spring roll for one full turn, then fold the sides in. Use the stickiness of the wrapper to your advantage, pulling the roll tight as you roll up towards the end. Again, I do advise watching the video above for a visual guide.

    hands rolling a strawberry spinach spring roll

    Serve it with

    Don't forget to serve your strawberry spinach spring rolls with a tasty dipping sauce. Here are some ideas:

    • Balsamic Reduction
    • Balsamic Vinaigrette
    • Green Goddess Dressing
    • Raspberry Basil Vinaigrette

    Strawberry Spinach Salad Rolls: 90 calories each, only 6-ingredients and 10 minutes to make, and a video to show you how easy they are to roll!!

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    two strawberry spinach salad rolls stacked with dipping sauce
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    5 from 1 vote

    Strawberry Spinach Spring Rolls

    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Calories: 89kcal
    Author: Denise Bustard
    Servings: 8
    These strawberry spinach spring rolls are light, refreshing, and so tasty! Inspired by strawberry spinach salad, they are ready in 10 minutes or less.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups spinach loosely packed
    • 1 cup strawberries sliced
    • ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
    • ⅓ cup pecans chopped
    • 8 spring roll wrappers note 1
    • Balsamic reduction

    For each salad roll:

    • ⅓ cup loosely packed spinach
    • 2 tablespoons strawberries
    • 2 teaspoons feta cheese
    • 2 teaspoons pecans

    Instructions

    • Fill a large bowl with warm water.
    • Place spring roll wrapper in the water, keeping it immersed for 10-15 seconds, until wrapper becomes slightly soft. (It will still have some structure to it and not be completely soft yet).
    • Place on a clean dry surface.
    • Add ⅓ cup loosely packed spinach, followed by 2 tablespoons strawberries, 2 teaspoons of pecans and 2 teaspoons of feta cheese.
    • Fold the top, then the sides, then roll up as tightly as you can manage.
    • Set aside and repeat with remaining spring rolls.
    • Drizzle with balsamic reduction before eating.

    Notes

    1- use the translucent rice-based spring roll wrappers; they are shelf stable and should be found in the Asian food section of the grocery store.
    2- Nutritional Information is for one spring roll with 1 teaspoon balsamic reduction
    Storage
    These do not keep well; eat within 2-3 hours of rolling.
    Swaps
    • pecans– swap for almonds, walnuts, or simply leave them out
    • strawberries– swap for blueberries, raspberries, cherries or blackberries
    • spinach– swap for baby kale or romaine lettuce
    • feta cheese– swap for goat cheese

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1spring roll | Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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    About Denise Bustard

    Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more. read more

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