Crunchy Asian Pear and Walnut Wraps

Ingredients

Sesame dressing

1/2 cup

Fresh cilantro leaves

1/2 cup

Fresh mint leaves

1/2 cup

Rice paper wrappers

8

Lettuce leaves

8

Walnuts

1/2 cup, chopped

Asian pears

2, thinly sliced

Ingredients for Sesame Dressing

Sesame oil

1/4 cup

Rice vinegar

2 tablespoons

Soy sauce

1 tablespoon

Honey

1 tablespoon

Freshly grated ginger

1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. To prepare the sesame dressing, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and freshly grated ginger in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. Fill a large bowl with warm water.
3. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for about 10-15 seconds until it becomes soft and pliable. Be careful not to soak it for too long as it may tear.
4. Place the softened wrapper on a clean, flat surface.
5. On the lower third of the wrapper, layer a lettuce leaf, a few slices of Asian pear, a sprinkle of chopped walnuts, and a couple of mint and cilantro leaves.
6. Drizzle about a tablespoon of the sesame dressing over the filling.
7. Fold the sides of the wrapper inward over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the bottom, similar to a burrito.
8. Repeat this process with the remaining wrappers and filling ingredients.
9. Serve the wraps immediately for the best texture and flavor. These are perfect as a refreshing appetizer or a light lunch.