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

Light cucumber slices wrapped around creamy cheese and deli meats for a fresh, crunchy 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

# Directions:

01 - Wash the cucumber, trim ends, then slice lengthwise into long, thin strips using a mandoline or vegetable peeler. Pat dry with paper towels.
02 - Combine cream cheese, chopped chives, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and evenly blended.
03 - Lay cucumber strips flat. Spread a thin layer of the seasoned cream cheese along each strip.
04 - Place a slice of turkey or ham atop each cream cheese layer. Add julienned red bell pepper or avocado slices if desired.
05 - Roll each cucumber strip tightly into spirals, seam side down, on a serving platter. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if using. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes for firmer texture.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They're ready in 15 minutes with zero cooking, which means you can make them when hunger strikes without planning ahead.
  • The cucumber stays crisp and cool, giving you that satisfying crunch that makes eating feel like an actual experience, not just refueling.
  • Low-carb and filling enough to quiet afternoon cravings without the heaviness of traditional snacks.
02 -
  • If your cucumber strips are wet, they'll slide apart when you roll them—the paper towel step isn't optional, it's essential.
  • English cucumbers work so much better than regular ones because they have fewer seeds and a thinner skin that actually rolls without snapping.
03 -
  • A mandoline slicer creates uniform ribbons that roll more evenly than a vegetable peeler, but a peeler works beautifully if that's what you have.
  • Room-temperature cream cheese spreads like butter and won't tear your delicate cucumber strips, while cold cream cheese fights you every step of the way.
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