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

Light, crunchy cucumber slices wrapped with creamy cheese and deli meats for a satisfying 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Wash the cucumber and trim the ends. Slice lengthwise into long, thin strips using a mandoline or vegetable peeler. Pat dry with a paper towel.
02 - Combine cream cheese with chives, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; mix until smooth and well combined.
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 on each strip over the cream cheese. Add red bell pepper or avocado slices if desired.
05 - Roll each cucumber strip into a tight spiral, placing seam side down on a platter. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if using. Serve immediately or chill 15 minutes for firmer roll-ups.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ready in 15 minutes with zero cooking, perfect for those days when hunger arrives faster than your motivation.
  • Every bite has this satisfying crunch that makes you feel like you're eating something forbidden, even though it's basically health food.
  • They disappear from parties before anyone realizes they're low-carb, so you get to feel smug while everyone else does too.
02 -
  • Pat your cucumber slices completely dry or the roll-ups get soggy and sad within minutes, which defeats the whole purpose.
  • Don't skip the softened cream cheese step because cold cream cheese tears cucumber and makes spreading nearly impossible.
03 -
  • A mandoline slicer is worth the investment for these because it creates uniform, thin ribbons that roll way more elegantly than a peeler.
  • Warm cream cheese spreads like a dream, so pull it from the fridge 20 minutes before you start assembling.
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