Vegan BLT Summer Rolls - Easy, Refreshing, and Satisfying
These fresh and vibrant summer rolls bring classic BLT flavors to a crisp, no-cook plant-based meal. Stuffed with smoky tempeh bacon, rich avocado, and crunchy garden veggies, they are rolled in delicate rice paper and paired with a tangy, home-style vegan cilantro ranch dip. Perfect for a quick, refreshing lunch or a light seasonal dinner!
Ingredients
- Rice paper wrappers (8–10-inch)
- Smoky tempeh bacon (store-bought, or DIY marinated tempeh slices)
- Butter lettuce leaves, washed and dried
- Avocado, sliced
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Shredded carrots
- Cucumber, cut into thin matchsticks
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for rolling and the dip)
- Lemon or lime wedges (optional, for brightness)
- Vegan mayo (or plain, unsweetened vegan yogurt for a lighter dip)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- Garlic powder and onion powder
- Dried dill and dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Water, to thin as needed
Instructions
- Make the dip: In a bowl, stir vegan mayo with chopped cilantro, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add a splash of water until it’s creamy and dippable. Chill while you prep the rolls.
- Prep the fillings: Slice avocado, halve cherry tomatoes, shred carrots, and cut cucumber into matchsticks. Separate and dry butter lettuce. If using store-bought tempeh bacon, cut into strips.
- Soften the rice paper: Fill a large, shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper for 5–7 seconds—just until pliable. Lay it on a clean cutting board or a damp kitchen towel.
- Layer the fillings: Place a lettuce leaf in the center. Add a few strips of tempeh bacon, avocado slices, tomatoes, carrots, and cucumber. Add a few cilantro leaves if you like. Squeeze a touch of lemon or lime for brightness.
- Roll it up: Fold the sides in, then roll tightly from the bottom up, like a burrito. Repeat with remaining wrappers and fillings.
- Serve: Cut rolls in half with a sharp knife. Serve immediately with the creamy cilantro ranch.