Fresh Spring Rolls

Fresh spring rolls, often called summer rolls or salad rolls, are a light and refreshing Vietnamese dish made with rice paper wrappers filled with vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and often shrimp or pork. They are typically served at room temperature with a savory dipping sauce like peanut or nuoc cham.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Generally a balanced, lower-calorie option, with a typical roll providing around 100-150 calories. They are a good source of carbohydrates from the rice paper and noodles, offer protein if filled with shrimp or tofu, and are packed with vitamins and fiber from the abundant fresh herbs and vegetables.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	3 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	350 mg
Vitamin A	45 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	8 mg
Vitamin K	25 mcg
Folate	40 mcg DFE
Potassium	200 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Manganese	0.4 mg

Per 2 rolls (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, they represent a fresh, no-cook counterpart to the fried egg roll and are a staple of Vietnamese street food and family gatherings. Nutritionally, their raw ingredients preserve more heat-sensitive vitamins, and the rice paper wrapper makes them naturally gluten-free.