Cucumber Roll-Ups Low-Carb Snack (Printable)

Crunchy cucumber slices paired with creamy cheese and savory deli meats, perfect for a light 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 Steps:

01 - Wash the cucumber and trim the ends. Slice it lengthwise into long, thin strips using a mandoline or vegetable peeler. Pat dry with a paper towel.
02 - In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, chives, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and evenly blended.
03 - Lay cucumber strips on a clean surface and spread a thin layer of the seasoned cream cheese along each strip.
04 - Place a slice of deli meat atop the cream cheese layer. Add red bell pepper or avocado pieces if desired.
05 - Roll each cucumber strip tightly into spirals and place seam side down on a platter. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if using. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to firm up.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're so easy to make that you don't need excuses to whip up a batch on a random Tuesday.
  • The contrast of cool, crunchy cucumber against creamy filling hits differently than typical snack food.
  • Genuinely impressive enough to serve at a gathering, but casual enough for solo snacking in your kitchen.
02 -
  • Wet cucumber strips are impossible to roll without tearing—this is the one step where patience with the paper towels actually matters.
  • Spreading too much cream cheese is the most common mistake; a thin layer that covers the surface is all you need, or it becomes soggy and falls apart.
03 -
  • Buy a good mandoline with a hand guard because sliced fingers ruin snack time faster than anything else.
  • If your cream cheese is cold and won't spread, microwave the mixing bowl for 15 seconds to warm it just enough without melting everything into butter.
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