These avocado summer rolls are a refreshing, crunchy, and satisfying summer meal that everyone will love.
Bright, crisp, and light, these rolls hit every summer craving: fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, tender chicken, and a decadent coconut-peanut dipping sauce. They’re easy to assemble, endlessly adaptable, and perfect for lunches, dinners, or snacks.
I can’t get enough of these little bundles of flavor. If you love trying something different from the usual sandwich or salad, summer rolls are a fun, hands-on option that feels special without being fussy.
Part of what makes summer rolls so appealing is their versatility. You can swap or add vegetables, herbs, or proteins depending on what you have on hand — think snap peas, bell pepper, shredded carrots, or leftover roast chicken. The rice paper wrapper holds everything together and gives you a satisfying chew that pairs perfectly with the crunchy insides.
These rolls also come with a coconut-peanut dipping sauce that’s a showstopper. It’s a familiar peanut sauce base with coconut milk added for a delicate, tropical note. Warm water smooths the texture into a dip that’s silky and spoonable — perfect for dunking.
Why you’ll love them
They’re fresh and light but still filling, thanks to the avocado and chicken. The combination of creamy and crunchy textures keeps every bite interesting, and the dipping sauce adds salty, tangy, and slightly sweet layers of flavor. They’re also quick to assemble once your ingredients are prepped, and leftovers keep well — the sauce in particular can be used on sandwiches, salads, or noodles.
Kids enjoy assembling rolls, so these are great for a family cooking activity. They travel well for picnics and are an appealing way to eat more vegetables. The lime spritz keeps the avocado bright and the cilantro gives an herbaceous lift.
Avocado Summer Rolls
Avocado Chicken Summer Rolls w Coconut Peanut Sauce
Ingredients
rolls
- 1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 baby seedless cucumbers, cut into matchsticks
- 2 avocados, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 12 rice paper wrappers
- 1 lime, for spritzing
- salt and pepper
coconut peanut dipping sauce
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ cup hot water, or a little more if needed
- pinch salt and pepper, if needed
Instructions
rolls
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Set up an assembly line with shredded chicken, cucumber sticks, thin avocado slices, and cilantro so everything is within reach.
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Fill a round pan or skillet with warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper for 15–20 seconds until it softens, then place it on a clean board. Layer a small amount of shredded chicken, a few cucumber sticks, a couple avocado slices, and a pinch of cilantro in the center. Lightly spritz with lime and season with salt and pepper.
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Fold the sides in and roll from one end to the other, keeping ingredients snug as you go. The rice paper will cling and seal the roll. Repeat with remaining wrappers and serve immediately with the coconut peanut dipping sauce.
coconut peanut dipping sauce
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Whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, and minced garlic until smooth. Gradually add the hot water, whisking until the sauce reaches a dipping consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. If the sauce thickens after chilling, thin with a little warm water before serving. Store covered in the refrigerator for a few days.
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Enjoy eating green and fresh this way — simple, flavorful, and perfect for warm-weather meals.