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Fresh Rainbow Veggie Roll-Up Recipe with Easy Creamy Ranch Dip

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A fresh, colorful, and light recipe featuring crisp vegetable roll-ups paired with a tangy, creamy ranch dip. Perfect for a quick snack, light lunch, or elegant appetizer.

Ingredients

  • Carrots, peeled and julienned
  • Cucumber, thinly sliced lengthwise (English cucumber preferred)
  • Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • Yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • Baby spinach leaves or fresh basil
  • Rice paper wrappers or large collard green leaves
  • Avocado slices (optional)
  • Mayonnaise (½ cup)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (½ cup)
  • Fresh dill, finely chopped (1 tablespoon)
  • Fresh chives, finely chopped (1 tablespoon)
  • Garlic powder (½ teaspoon)
  • Onion powder (½ teaspoon)
  • Fresh lemon juice (1 teaspoon)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry all vegetables thoroughly. Peel carrots and julienne into thin matchsticks about 3 inches long. Slice cucumber lengthwise into thin strips. Slice red and yellow bell peppers into thin strips. If using avocado, slice thinly but keep firm.
  2. If using rice paper wrappers, soak each in warm water for 15-20 seconds until soft but pliable. Lay flat on a damp towel or clean surface. If using collard greens, remove thick stem and blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunge into ice water.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, chopped dill, chopped chives, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. On softened rice paper or collard leaf, layer spinach or basil leaves first. Add carrot, cucumber, and bell pepper strips. Add 1-2 avocado slices if using. Roll up gently but firmly, tucking in sides to form a neat cylinder without tearing.
  5. Arrange roll-ups on a plate with a bowl of creamy ranch dip. Serve immediately for best freshness and texture.

Notes

Use a sharp knife or mandoline for thin, even slices. Soak rice paper just until pliable to avoid tearing. Avoid overfilling roll-ups to prevent bursting. Chill ranch dip before serving for best flavor and texture. Assemble roll-ups just before serving to keep wrappers from getting soggy. Brush avocado slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.

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