Description
A quick and easy snack featuring thinly sliced English cucumber rolled with creamy, seasoned cream cheese and topped with everything seasoning. Perfect for a light lunch, appetizer, or party snack.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (optional)
- Everything seasoning blend (sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, onion, salt), for sprinkling
- Olive oil, a small drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the English cucumber lengthwise into thin strips about 1/8 inch thick and 4-5 inches long using a sharp knife or mandoline. Scoop out seeds if thick to avoid sogginess.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy. Fold in fresh dill if using.
- Lay a cucumber slice flat on a cutting board. Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture along the entire length of the slice using a spreading knife or small spatula.
- Starting from one end, carefully roll the cucumber slice into a tight cylinder. Place each roll seam-side down on a serving plate.
- Generously sprinkle everything seasoning over the tops of the roll-ups. Add a tiny drizzle of olive oil if desired.
- Chill the roll-ups in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cream cheese to firm up slightly before serving.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese for easy spreading to avoid tearing cucumber slices. Thin cucumber slices are essential for easy rolling. Pat cucumbers dry if very juicy to prevent sogginess. Prepare cream cheese mixture and cucumber slices ahead, then assemble just before serving. Best eaten the same day or within 24 hours refrigerated. Vegan option: use dairy-free cream cheese and check seasoning ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 roll-ups per
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: cucumber roll-ups, cream cheese snack, everything seasoning, quick snack, easy appetizer, low carb snack, gluten free snack, fresh snack