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BLT Summer Roll Recipe with Avocado {GF, DF, Paleo}

Last Updated on April 23, 2021 By Vicky 64 Comments

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BLT lettuce wraps

The classic BLT reconstructed and offered in new form — BLT Lettuce Wraps with Avocado wrapped up in rice paper wrappers for easy eating. Low Carb – NO bread needed! – these are made with only six ingredients and 30 minutes and make for the perfect appetizer, lunch or light dinner. No bread to distract you from the full flavors of the real stars in the standard sandwich. Low carb, paleo, dairy free and gluten free. 

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BLT Lettuce Wraps wrapped up in rice paper and ready to eat

Summer roll recipe? YES! Lately I’ve been on a serious summer roll recipe kick. It’s what I’ve been craving and making several times in the past month.

It must be the lack of fall here in Costa Rica. Instead of golden and red colored leaves floating through the sky and cold breezes it’s been hot sunlight and scorching temperatures.

It’s no wonder I’m not dying for my baked pork chops or roasted cauliflower soup at this time of year.

Instead I want cold no cook meals. Something light and crisp.

A Summer roll recipe is perfect for the occasion. Over the years I’ve made all sorts of appetizer “roll” style recipes – my current favorites being my avocado and vegan summer rolls, vegan zucchini rolls, and turkey avocado rolls.

Now I wanted bacon though. Surprisingly whenever I travel internationally I crave BLTs. This happened the first time back in 2013 when D and I spent 9 months backpacking around Asia. One week it just hit me. I didn’t want Thai curries and noodles, I just wanted a proper well made BLT sandwich.

It sounds super simple, but when you’re in Asia it can be fairly difficult to find some western favorites sometimes.

I found a spot though. A small expat owned cafe in Chiang Mai, a city in Northern Thailand. They had a simple and delicious BLT. Well toasted bread, crunchy bacon, juicy tomatoes, refreshing lettuce and a light spread of mayo. For $2 it was perfect.

And the only thing I ate for a solid 2 or 3 days.

Sometimes you just have to give your body what it wants.

Here in Costa Rica that BLT urge came rolling by again. This time instead of bread I wanted to try making a BLT summer roll recipe, with avocado of course. Think BLT lettuce wraps.

Who needs the bread anyway? It’s just a filler that dilutes the full flavor or the rest of the ingredients, if you ask me. We’re all just really trying to get more of key ingredients – bacon, avocado, lettuce and tomatoes. I mostly just need a convenient way to package all of these ingredients together and rice paper wrappers serve their purpose well in this situation.

BLT Lettuce Wraps assembled on a platter

With these BLT lettuce wraps you just have to cook the bacon, chop the other ingredients, wet the rice paper and roll everything up. The rice paper allows for easy eating of these BLT lettuce wraps — it holds everything compactly together – as opposed to lettuce and the ingredients falling apart.

I didn’t tuck the ends of wrappers in for a bit of a messy free form look. This also cuts out some prep time so that’s always nicely appreciated.

For this summer roll recipe you just need six ingredients – bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, mayonnaise and rice paper wrappers.

Simple, to the point, and delicious. Crunchy bacon, smooth and creamy avocado and mayo, juicy tomatoes and refreshing lettuce, all wrapped up in silky soft rice paper rolls.

With these BLT lettuce wraps recipe you really get the full flavor of the most important ingredients.

Light, low carb and hearty these make for a perfect lunch or light dinner meal.

I’m enjoying these in 90 degree whether but I have a feeling these are great year round.

And since I’m now in an indulge type of mood, I might just continue on to dessert – as in my flourless chocolatey vegan protein brownies and vegan chocolate hazelnut truffles.

What do you think of summer rolls? Do you love them as much as I do? I can eat them all day long, day after day, just switch up the fillings on me a bit, and I’m happy. I just love how super light and refreshing they are, with none of those heavy carbs or that feeling that I hate after eating a big bread filled sandwich.

I’ll take a summer roll over a sandwich anyday! Especially now that I’ve found a way to turn my favorite BLT into easy BLT lettuce wraps

BLT Lettuce Wraps

How to make BLT lettuce wraps with avocado:

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BLT Summer Roll Recipe - The classic BLT reconstructed and offered in new form -- in a Summer Roll recipe with Avocado - these are made with only six ingredients and 30 minutes and make for the perfect appetizer, lunch or light dinner. No bread to distract you from the full flavors of the real stars in the standard sandwich. Low carb, paleo, dairy free and gluten free.
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BLT Lettuce Wraps with Avocado {GF, DF}
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

BLT Lettuce Wraps- The classic BLT reconstructed and offered in new form -- in a Summer Roll recipe with Avocado - these are made with only six ingredients and 30 minutes and make for the perfect appetizer, lunch or light dinner. No bread to distract you from the full flavors of the real stars in the standard sandwich. Low carb, paleo, dairy free and gluten free.

Course: Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine: American, dairy-free, gluten free, Healthy, Low Carb
Servings: 4 BLT rolls (8 when sliced in half)
Calories: 314 kcal
Author: Vicky Berman
Ingredients
  • 8 slices bacon use turkey bacon for a lighter, healthier recipe
  • 1/2 - 1 large tomato
  • 1/2 - 1 avocado
  • 4 rice paper wrappers
  • 4 large butter lettuce leaves
  • 8 teaspoons mayonnaise use 4 teaspoons for a lighter recipe
Instructions
  1. Cook bacon in pan until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  2. Fill large bowl with warm water and dip rice paper rolls in water until soft. Place on plate in front of you.
  3. Layer lettuce, tomato, avocado, 2 slices bacon and mayonnaise on the rice paper roll.
  4. Keeping the ends open tightly roll the rice paper away from you.
  5. Slice in half.
  6. Repeat with remaining rice paper wrappers.
Recipe Notes

Each BLT roll (before cutting in half): calories: 476 protein: 8.5g If using turkey bacon, 1/2 avocado and only 4 teaspoons mayo, each BLT roll (before cutting in half): calories: 214 protein: 6g

Nutrition Facts
BLT Lettuce Wraps with Avocado {GF, DF}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 34mg11%
Sodium 458mg20%
Potassium 490mg14%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 5415IU108%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 2.8mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. michele says

    November 7, 2015 at 8:44 am

    These look so good… Im kind of afraid I might eat them for days and days… I mean bacon and avocado without bread? Yes, Im sure Im going to want this for lunch every day for a while….. 🙂

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      November 8, 2015 at 6:38 pm

      Haha I feel pretty much exactly the same way : ))

      Reply
  2. Noel says

    November 7, 2015 at 8:46 am

    There’s something about bacon that screams “home” isn’t there?! I love traveling and tasting all the local foods, but like you, when I’ve been out for a length of time, I need something that’s home-cooked flavors.

    I love your twist on the BLT – turning it into a summer roll is genius!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      November 8, 2015 at 6:39 pm

      Oh absolutely about bacon screaming home! And yes when you’ve been away for a while you really do get that urge to feel some sort of home in the food : )

      Reply
  3. Regina says

    November 7, 2015 at 11:23 am

    5 stars
    That is too funny. Konrad seems to get crazy BLT cravings every time we are in Asia as well 🙂 Tomorrow is his birthday and we are going to a Western breakfast place here in Chiang Mai. I bet you there will at least be bacon in his meal 🙂
    And your summer rolls look amazing!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      November 8, 2015 at 6:40 pm

      Haha that’s so funny! Happy happy birthday to him and hoping there’s lots of bacon involved : ))

      Reply
  4. Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness says

    November 8, 2015 at 12:33 am

    5 stars
    These look delicious. I am a big fan of BLTs. Never thought of making them into a summer roll, but I like the idea.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      November 8, 2015 at 6:41 pm

      I too love love love BLTS and can feel a bit less guilty about these bread free ones!

      Reply
  5. Kari says

    November 10, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    5 stars
    I need to make these and take to work for lunch 🙂

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      November 12, 2015 at 10:13 am

      Yes — a perfect work lunch to look forward to : )

      Reply
  6. Paige @ Where Latin Meets Lagniappe says

    November 11, 2015 at 11:15 am

    5 stars
    BLTs are so awesome! And these summer rolls are a brilliant idea – a little healthier, but still with BLT flavor. I can’t wait to give them a try!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      November 12, 2015 at 10:13 am

      Yes – healthier but with BLT flavor is exactly what I was going for. You won’t miss the bread at all!

      Reply
  7. Marie @ Not Enough Cinnamon.com says

    November 11, 2015 at 11:39 am

    5 stars
    Yum I love wraps made with lettuce, they’re so fresh and tasty! I recently started to make lettuce wrapped burgers and…OMG they’re to die for. A blt in a roll sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      November 12, 2015 at 10:14 am

      Lettuce wrapped burgers are the best!! I make those all the time! Would love to hear which ones you’ve been making and can’t wait to follow along your new Canada journey!!!

      Reply
  8. Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago says

    November 12, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    Avocado is one of my favorite foods. I love the creativity of this recipe.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      November 13, 2015 at 11:11 am

      Mine too!! I seriously eat avocado every day!

      Reply
  9. Kayla says

    May 29, 2016 at 8:14 pm

    First try at rolling them didn’t go well but after I got the hang of it they were easy to make and a big hit with the family

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      May 31, 2016 at 10:54 pm

      Glad to hear that about the initial attempt it all worked out! It can be find of tricky figuring out how to roll them up nicely — took me a few tries as well!

      Reply
  10. Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says

    June 21, 2016 at 11:00 am

    YUM! Where has this recipe been all my life? This is such a great idea!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      July 19, 2016 at 3:32 am

      Thanks! It’s one of my favorites!

      Reply
  11. Allie | Baking a Moment says

    June 21, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    I absolutely adore BLT’s, especially at this time of year! This is such a fun twist 🙂

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      July 19, 2016 at 3:32 am

      Thanks! Aren;t they the best?!?!

      Reply
  12. Julie says

    June 21, 2016 at 11:57 pm

    I love how simple and flavorful these rolls are. They’re perfect for summer and warm days.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      July 6, 2016 at 5:22 am

      Thanks! My thoughts exactly!

      Reply
  13. ROYLENE CUTTRESS says

    June 26, 2016 at 8:51 am

    Where do I find the rice paper wraps in Southern California, since I need to eat gluten free this is perfect for me?

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      July 19, 2016 at 3:37 am

      You can usually find them in the Asian aisle of a regular supermarket. Whole Foods definitely has them as do all Asian grocery stores. Or you can order them online on Amazon.

      Reply
  14. Britni says

    June 26, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    These look delicious! Do you have any experience making these ahead of time? Wondering if they’d store ok in the fridge before eating them.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      July 19, 2016 at 3:37 am

      I think these would be fine stored in the fridge a few hours ahead of time!

      Reply
  15. KalynsKitchen says

    July 1, 2016 at 8:18 am

    Happy Friday! Just letting you know I featured this in my weekly Low-Carb Recipe Love on Fridays post. Hope a lot of my readers will click over here and get the recipe!

    Reply
  16. Kirsten Dangler says

    July 2, 2016 at 9:09 am

    Can you tell me the diameter of the wrappers? I would use the low carb tortillas because I am low carb.

    Are they the taco size?

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      July 19, 2016 at 3:39 am

      They are about the size of a regular tortilla, I’m not sure about the diameter. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  17. Marina says

    July 5, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    Wow this is an awesome wrap! It’s like a sandwich without the bread. Brilliant!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      July 19, 2016 at 3:41 am

      Exactly what I had in mind!

      Reply
  18. Brittany says

    July 11, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    I made these for lunch today and they were great! I’m thinking I might need a sauce next time though. Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      July 19, 2016 at 3:45 am

      Thanks! I think an avocado aioli (blended avocado with a bit of coconut cream, cilantro, lime juice and clove of garlic) should do the trick!

      Reply
  19. Beth says

    July 20, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    If I make these ahead of time will the avacodo turn brown?

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      August 9, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      If making these ahead of time make sure to drizzle the avocado with lemon or lime juice that should help delay the browning process. But yes eventually the avocado will start to turn brown.

      Reply
  20. LB says

    July 28, 2016 at 1:52 am

    I’m serving this as A light dinner, any suggestions for sides?

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      August 9, 2016 at 2:06 pm

      Sorry just getting to this comment now, if you’re still looking for side ideas roasted potatoes with garlic and basil or baked sweet potato fries would work well as a side!

      Reply
  21. Nicky says

    October 13, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    Can you tell me if I can make these ahead like the night before. I have a kitchen tea at 1pm. Just concerned about the avocado going brown
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      October 14, 2016 at 1:03 am

      I think these should be fine if made the night before. Just make sure to squeeze some lemon or lime juice on the avocado before adding it to the summer rolls to help prevent browning.

      Reply
  22. Janet says

    April 13, 2017 at 8:34 pm

    I was wondering how long these might last in the fridge, either wrapped tightly or in a sealed container. They look like a perfect light but healthy small portion lunch for my daughter and I. We are going to try making our lunches for the week on Sunday afternoons

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      April 27, 2017 at 12:38 am

      Apologies for the delayed response. Unfortunately I do not know if these would last long in the fridge – I am concerned the bacon will not be crispy if these are kept overnight or for 2 days in the fridge. If you do end up storing these for a bit of time, please let me know how well they keep! Every time I made them I ate them immediately!

      Reply
  23. Carol says

    May 20, 2017 at 8:52 pm

    HI. I love this recipe and want to try but on the nutritional values lists as 2223 calories, 120 g fat. Is this true or a typing error?

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      June 3, 2017 at 8:37 am

      That is definitely an error in the tool that calculates the calories! Sorry about that – this dish definitely is not that high in calories or fat. Thanks for letting me know – I’ll have to contact them to see what is going on!

      Reply
  24. Emjay says

    May 20, 2017 at 11:45 pm

    Hasn’t anybody noticed the outrageous calorie count attached to this article’s recipe? When I plugged the ingredients into my handy dandy tracker, I came up with about 580 cal per serving, not the 2223 that is published here. What gives?

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      June 3, 2017 at 8:38 am

      Thanks for bringing my attention to this. There is some sort of error in the tool that automatically calculates the calories so please ignore that. It is not correct.

      Reply
  25. Cindy Bruce says

    June 25, 2017 at 9:20 am

    It says over 2000 calories!! This can’t be right!!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      June 27, 2017 at 4:29 am

      No that is absolutely not right, there is some sort of error in the calories tracker. The calories per BLT roll (before slicing in half) range from 220-475 (on the smaller end if you use turkey bacon, 4 teaspoons mayo and 1/2 avocado)

      Reply
  26. Kate says

    July 9, 2017 at 1:13 am

    Do you have a total carb count on this? I’ve never used rice paper …. being diabetic, I have to count carbs now.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      July 10, 2017 at 11:21 am

      I do not currently have the rice paper wrappers I use in front of my but I think there are about 60g of carbs in 5-10 rice paper wrappers. It does depend on the rice paper wrappers are some are super thin versus regular so I suggest you see which ones are sold in your local store. Sorry I can not be more helpful at this time!

      Reply
  27. Krissy says

    July 30, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    How are these dairy free if it has mayo??? Just curious if I missed something.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      July 30, 2017 at 1:37 pm

      Mayo is dairy free because it is made with eggs and oil. Eggs are poultry, not dairy. Hope that clears things up!

      Reply
  28. Vanessa says

    March 13, 2018 at 12:16 pm

    Thanks for sharing! Can it be made very far ahead of time?

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      March 19, 2018 at 10:23 am

      I do not think so, because I’m afraid the bacon will get soggy in the rice paper if you make this days in advance.

      Reply
  29. Michell says

    April 24, 2018 at 4:08 pm

    I just use a piece of lettuce to wrap it in.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      May 1, 2018 at 7:22 am

      That works too!

      Reply
  30. Pam says

    August 12, 2018 at 11:45 pm

    Rice paper is extremely high in carbohydrates. A slice of whole wheat bread has 1/3 the amount of carbs. 18 grams compared to 59grams. I have made these same wraps on lettuce and they are delicious!!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      August 20, 2018 at 11:04 am

      Yep they’re great with lettuce too!!

      Reply
    • Amanda says

      August 3, 2019 at 4:18 pm

      You would have to eat like 8 rice paper wraps to get to the 57g carbohydrates listed as the serving size. I don’t know about you, but 4 of these wraps is a generous serving at 28.5g carbohydrates. I’ll take that over 1 slice of bread any day.

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        August 21, 2019 at 11:46 am

        Must be some sort of error in the nutritional calculator application! Thanks for bringing this to my attention,

        Reply
  31. Denise says

    May 11, 2020 at 10:19 pm

    These look like the perfect picnic food

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      May 14, 2020 at 5:03 pm

      It sure is!

      Reply

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