Cucumber Roll-Ups Low-Carb (Printer-friendly)

Light cucumber slices layered with cream cheese and deli meats for a crunchy, low-carb bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large English cucumber

→ Dairy

02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Deli Meats

03 - 4 oz sliced turkey breast or ham

→ Seasonings & Extras

04 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Optional Fillings

08 - 1 small red bell pepper, julienned
09 - 1 small avocado, sliced
10 - 1 tbsp 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 - In a small bowl, combine cream cheese with chives, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and evenly blended.
03 - Lay the cucumber strips flat on a clean surface. Spread a thin layer of the seasoned cream cheese along each strip, then place one slice of deli meat on top. Add optional red bell pepper or avocado slices if desired.
04 - Carefully roll each cucumber strip into a tight spiral and place seam side down on a serving platter. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if using. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to firm up.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They come together in the time it takes to pour a cup of coffee, zero cooking required.
  • That cooling crunch of fresh cucumber against creamy cheese hits different when you need something that feels substantial but isn't heavy.
  • Perfect for when you want to feel like you're doing something good for yourself while actually enjoying what you're eating.
02 -
  • Wet cucumber strips will sabotage the whole thing—seriously, pat them dry twice if you have to.
  • Spreading the cream cheese thin matters more than you'd think; it's the glue that holds everything together without making it fall apart.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline slicer if you have one because it makes your cucumber strips uniform, which means everything rolls up at the same tightness and looks intentional.
  • Let your cream cheese sit out for a few minutes before mixing so it combines smoothly without deflating and becoming gluey.
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