Cucumber Roll-Ups Low-Carb (Print Version)

Light cucumber slices with creamy cheese and deli meats for a crunchy low-carb snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large English cucumber

→ Dairy

02 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

→ Deli Meats

03 - 4 ounces sliced turkey breast or ham

→ Seasonings & Extras

04 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Optional Fillings

08 - 1 small red bell pepper, julienned
09 - 1 small avocado, sliced
10 - 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning

# How to Make It:

01 - Wash the cucumber and trim the ends. Using a mandoline slicer or vegetable peeler, slice the cucumber lengthwise into long, thin strips. Pat dry with a paper towel.
02 - Combine cream cheese, chives, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - Lay cucumber strips on a clean surface. Spread a thin layer of the seasoned cream cheese along each strip.
04 - Place a slice of deli meat over the cream cheese layer. Add red bell pepper or avocado if desired.
05 - Roll each cucumber strip tightly into a spiral and place seam side down on a platter. Optionally, sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to firm up.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero minutes at the stove means you can make these while catching up with whoever's visiting your kitchen.
  • They're so green and fresh-looking that people assume you spent way more time than you actually did.
  • The satisfying crunch of cucumber paired with creamy centers hits a texture craving that's impossible to ignore.
02 -
  • Wet cucumber strips will make your cream cheese slide right off—patting them dry is non-negotiable and takes 30 seconds.
  • Using room temperature cream cheese is the single biggest thing that separates these from becoming messy disasters.
03 -
  • A sharp mandoline slicer changed my life and makes these infinitely easier—but if you don't have one, a vegetable peeler works perfectly fine, just takes a bit longer.
  • Make your cream cheese mixture the night before and let the flavors meld while you sleep, then just assemble the rolls whenever you need them.
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