Melon Basil Summer Rolls

 

Sweet, crunchy, and minty, these Melon Basil Summer Rolls are one refreshing way to chow down.

(makes about 15 rolls)

about 15 rice paper wrappers
spicy cilantro almond pesto
about 1/2 purple cabbage - thinly sliced
1/4 - 1/2 ripe sweet melon such as Honeydew
2-3 medium carrots - finely shredded
2 cups fresh basil leaves
large handful fresh mint leaves - optional

1. Cut the melon in half, remove the seeds, peel and slice the flesh into strips.
2. Prepare a large bowl of warm water and a working area covered with a damp dish towel. Start dipping your wrappers in the water, one at a time, for a minute or so, until it begins to soften. Don't keep the wrapper in the water too long to prevent tearing.
3. Place each wrapper on a damp dish towel (one at a time) and begin to fill it. Spread about 1 teaspoon of pesto in the middle of the wrapper, followed by cabbage, 1-2 melon strips, carrots and herbs.
4. Fold the bottom part of the wrapper over the filling, followed by the sides, then roll it tightly.
5. Serve right away with the sauce or keep covered with a damp dish or paper towel until ready to serve. These rolls are best when eaten within a day or two.