Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole English cucumber
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- Everything Bagel Seasoning, to taste (roughly 1–2 teaspoons)
Instructions
- Prep the cucumber. Wash the English cucumber well and pat it dry. Using a sharp vegetable peeler or a mandoline, slice it lengthwise into long, thin ribbons. Aim for about 1/8-inch thickness so the slices are flexible enough to roll without tearing.
- Mix the filling. In a small bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese and fresh dill until combined. The cream cheese should be completely smooth and spreadable. If it’s still a little firm, let it sit at room temperature for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Lay out the cucumber ribbons. Place the slices flat on a clean cutting board or large plate, making sure they’re fully dry. Any excess moisture will make the rolls slippery and harder to hold together.
- Spread the cream cheese. Using a small spatula or butter knife, spread a thin, even layer of the dill cream cheese across each cucumber ribbon. Don’t pile it on too thick or it’ll squeeze out when you roll.
- Add the smoked salmon. Tear or cut the smoked salmon into pieces that fit the width of each cucumber ribbon and lay them on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Roll them up. Starting from one short end, roll each ribbon tightly but gently into a pinwheel. Set each roll seam-side down on your serving plate as you go.
- Season and serve. Sprinkle Everything Bagel Seasoning generously over the tops of the finished rolls. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
Notes
- Make ahead: You can prep the dill cream cheese mixture up to two days in advance and store it covered in the fridge. Slice and assemble the rolls no more than 1 to 2 hours before serving.
- Storage: Assembled rolls don’t store particularly well. The cucumber releases water and the rolls soften quickly. Best to eat them within 2 hours of assembling.
- Scaling: This recipe doubles easily. One English cucumber typically yields 10 to 14 good ribbons depending on size.
- Equipment tip: A Y-shaped vegetable peeler works well for thin, even cucumber ribbons. A mandoline set to 1/8 inch is even better.
- Cream cheese substitutes: Whipped cream cheese spreads even more easily and works great here. Dairy-free cream cheese also works if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 roll-ups
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg