Cucumber Roll-Ups Low-Carb Snack (Print Version)

Light, crunchy cucumber slices wrapped around creamy cheese and deli meats for a 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 - 1/2 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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Wash and trim the cucumber ends. Using a mandoline slicer or vegetable peeler, slice the cucumber lengthwise into long, thin strips. Pat dry with a paper towel.
02 - Combine the softened cream cheese with chives, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until smooth and evenly blended.
03 - Arrange the cucumber strips 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 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. Optionally, sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes for firmer texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required, which means you can throw these together in the time it takes to brew coffee.
  • They taste like you put in effort, but the secret is they're genuinely easier than assembling a sandwich.
  • The cool crunch of cucumber against creamy cheese and savory meat is genuinely addictive in a way that surprises most people.
02 -
  • Pat your cucumber strips completely dry or they'll be soggy inside the roll and fall apart the second you pick them up.
  • Don't use regular sliced cucumbers because they're too thin and break easily—the long strips from a mandoline are what make this actually work.
  • Spread your cream cheese thin because thick spreading is what makes rolls split open and fillings squish out.
03 -
  • Freeze your plate or platter for five minutes before arranging your roll-ups if your kitchen is warm, because it keeps everything from softening and sliding around.
  • If your cucumber strips keep breaking, your cucumber might be too old or your peeler is dull—a sharp mandoline makes this task genuinely effortless.
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