Description
Cucumber Rolls offer a delightful blend of freshness and sophistication, featuring thinly sliced cucumbers wrapped around creamy fillings, making them an excellent choice for any refined gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced thinly lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (for drawing moisture)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh dill sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumber: Slice the cucumbers lengthwise into thin sheets, sprinkle with sea salt, and let them rest for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, dill, lemon juice, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Assemble the Rolls: Rinse cucumber slices, pat dry, spread cream cheese mixture on each slice, and roll tightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Finishing Touches: Arrange rolls on a platter, topping each with lemon zest and a sprig of dill.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for superior flavor. You can prepare the rolls a few hours ahead and store them in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg