Cucumber Avocado Rolls with Sesame (Printable)

Crisp cucumber ribbons wrapped around creamy avocado with toasted sesame and fresh herbs. Served with tangy soy dipping sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber
02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 small carrot, julienned (optional)
04 - 1/4 red bell pepper, julienned (optional)

→ Seasonings & Garnishes

05 - 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or chives, finely chopped
07 - 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips (optional)

→ Dipping Sauce

08 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free)
09 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
11 - 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
12 - Pinch chili flakes (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Wash and dry the cucumber thoroughly. Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice the cucumber lengthwise into very thin strips. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
02 - Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and cut the flesh into thin strips.
03 - Lay one cucumber strip flat on a clean surface. Place a few strips of avocado, carrot, and red bell pepper at one end of the strip.
04 - Sprinkle with a pinch of sesame seeds and fresh herbs.
05 - Carefully roll the cucumber strip around the filling to form a tight roll. Secure with a nori strip or toothpick if needed.
06 - Repeat with remaining ingredients to make approximately 8 rolls.
07 - Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup or honey, and chili flakes in a small bowl until combined.
08 - Serve the rolls immediately with the dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like restaurant-quality sushi but requires zero special equipment or culinary experience.
  • The entire thing comes together faster than ordering takeout, making it perfect for those days when hunger strikes without warning.
  • Every bite delivers that satisfying contrast of creamy and crisp that keeps you reaching for another roll.
02 -
  • Moisture is the enemy of a good roll—a soggy cucumber strip will fall apart the moment you try to wrap it, so pat everything dry like your life depends on it.
  • The moment avocado hits air, it starts to oxidize and darken, so assemble these rolls just before serving rather than making them hours ahead and hoping for the best.
03 -
  • Freeze your avocado knife in the freezer for five minutes before cutting—the cold keeps the blade from dragging through the flesh and bruising it.
  • If you're making these more than ten minutes before serving, keep the assembled rolls on a plate loosely covered with a damp paper towel to prevent the cucumber from drying out at the edges.
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