Cucumber Roll-Ups Low-Carb (Printable)

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

# 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

# Steps:

01 - Wash and trim the ends of the cucumber. Using a mandoline slicer or vegetable peeler, slice the cucumber lengthwise into long, thin strips. Pat dry with paper towels.
02 - Combine softened cream cheese with chopped chives, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and well integrated.
03 - Arrange cucumber strips on a clean surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the seasoned cream cheese over each strip.
04 - Place a slice of turkey or ham atop the cream cheese. Add red bell pepper julienne or avocado slices if desired.
05 - Carefully roll each cucumber strip into a tight spiral, placing seam-side down on a serving platter.
06 - Sprinkle roll-ups with everything bagel seasoning if using. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes for firmer texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can have them ready in 15 minutes, no cooking required, so your hands stay cool and your kitchen stays cool too.
  • They taste fancy enough to serve at a party but simple enough to throw together on a Tuesday afternoon when you need a snack.
  • The texture contrast—crunchy cucumber, creamy cheese, tender meat—keeps you reaching for more instead of mindlessly eating.
02 -
  • If your cucumber strips are too wet, they'll tear and your roll-ups will fall apart; the paper towel step isn't optional, it's the whole game.
  • Don't overthink the cream cheese spread—a thin layer is actually better than a thick one because it doesn't squeeze out when you roll.
03 -
  • If your cream cheese is too cold, microwave it for 5-second bursts until it's soft enough to spread without tearing the cucumber.
  • A mandoline slicer will change your life here, but if you don't have one, a sharp vegetable peeler works, it just takes patience and steadier hands.
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