Cucumber Roll-Ups Low-Carb (Printable View)

Light, crunchy cucumber slices filled with creamy cheese and deli meats for a fresh 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. Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, slice the cucumber lengthwise into long, thin strips. Pat dry with a paper towel.
02 - In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese with chives, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and evenly mixed.
03 - Lay the cucumber strips flat on a clean surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the seasoned cream cheese along each strip.
04 - Place one slice of deli meat atop the cream cheese layer. Add red bell pepper strips or avocado slices if desired.
05 - Carefully roll each cucumber strip into a tight spiral, placing the seam side down on a serving platter.
06 - Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if using. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to firm up the roll-ups.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ready in fifteen minutes, perfect for those afternoons when you want something that feels intentional, not rushed.
  • The cool crunch of cucumber against creamy cheese creates this satisfying textural contrast that keeps you coming back for more.
  • You can make them ahead and chill them, which means less stress if people drop by unexpectedly.
02 -
  • Wet cucumbers are your enemy—pat them completely dry or they'll weep water and make the whole thing soggy and sad within an hour.
  • Softening the cream cheese matters more than you'd think; cold cream cheese tears the delicate cucumber strips, but softened cheese spreads like butter.
03 -
  • Buy your deli meat from the counter instead of the packaged section—the quality difference is real, and thinner slices roll without fighting you.
  • Make the cream cheese mixture the night before if you want to save time on assembly day; the flavors actually deepen overnight in the fridge.
Return