Description

These Pear Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce are light, refreshing, and packed with crisp vegetables, juicy pears, fresh herbs, and tender rice noodles wrapped in delicate rice paper. Paired with a creamy homemade peanut dipping sauce, these no-cook pear spring rolls are perfect for warm weather meals, healthy snacks, or elegant entertaining.

Ingredients

For the Spring Rolls:

8 rice paper wrappers
2 ripe but firm pears, julienned
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
1 cup cooked rice vermicelli noodles
½ cup fresh mint leaves
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
½ cup fresh basil leaves
Butter lettuce leaves, torn into large pieces

For the Peanut Sauce:

⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 small garlic clove, minced
2–4 tablespoons warm water (to thin as needed)

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Instructions

Prepare all vegetables and herbs by washing and slicing them.
Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain and let cool completely.
Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for 10–15 seconds until softened but still slightly firm.
Lay the wrapper flat on a clean surface.
Place a lettuce leaf in the center, then layer a small amount of noodles, pears, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, and fresh herbs.
Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly to seal.
Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
To make the peanut sauce, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, ginger, and garlic.
Add warm water gradually until the sauce reaches a smooth, dippable consistency.
Serve spring rolls immediately with peanut sauce on the side

Notes

Do not over-soak rice paper; it continues softening after removal from water.Use firm pears such as Bosc or Anjou for best texture and shape retention.For added protein, include cooked shrimp, shredded chicken, baked tofu, or sliced avocado.For extra heat, add jalapeños inside the rolls or sriracha to the peanut sauce.Rolls are best enjoyed fresh the same day they are made.