We had such a great time at the cookery class I ran at work today. Fifteen of us gathered to make fresh Vietnamese Summer Rolls and a zingy Mango Salad – it was a proper lunchtime treat! While we rolled, we chatted about the difference between summer rolls and spring rolls, as it’s something that often gets mixed up.
So here’s aquick explainer: summer rolls are the fresh ones – filled with crisp salad vegetables, herbs and your choice of protein. They’re usually served cold and required little to no cooking. Spring rolls, by contrast, are the crispy fried ones – traditionally deep-fried, though I often air-fry mine these days to keep them a bit lighter.
I’ve rounded up four of my favourite Vietnamese Summer Roll Recipe below. They’re all light, vibrant and perfect for this sunny weather. I’m also thinking of adding a tofu version or maybe something with grilled aubergine soon, so do check back for more ideas.
For now, I hope these recipes bring a little Vietnamese summer to your kitchen!
Dessert
Kids
Fruit Summer Rolls – A Beautifully Refreshing Summer Treat
These Fruit Summer Rolls are the ultimate no-cook summer treat—light, refreshing, and packed with colourful fresh fruits like mango, apple, strawbe…
Quick Meals
Rolls
Colourful and Refreshing Avocado Mango Rolls
Light, fruity, and bursting with fresh flavours, these colourful avocado mango rolls are the perfect no-cook starter. Filled with creamy avocado, swe…
Fish and Prawns
Pork
Quick Meals
Rolls
Vietnamese Salad Rolls – Lovely Sunshine in the Winter
Vietnamese Salad Rolls (Summer Rolls or Goi Cuon) are fresh, healthy wraps filled with crisp vegetables, herbs, prawns and pork, served with tangy or…
Fish and Prawns
Noodles
Rolls
Grilled Salmon Salad Roll – Cá Hồi Cuốn Bánh Tráng
A light, healthy and customisable meal featuring grilled salmon marinated in soy sauce and honey, paired with crunchy vegetables, rice noodles, and f…
