Ingredients
6 oz smoked salmon (fresh or individual flakes)
1 medium cucumber (about 6 oz), thinly sliced into 12 rounds
8 oz soft cream cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp chopped fresh dill (or ½ tsp dried)
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp garlic powder
Optional: 2 tbsp sliced scallions for garnish
Instructions
Thinly slice cucumber into 12 even rounds
Spread 1 tbsp cream cheese mixture onto each slice
Top with 1–2 tsp smoked salmon flakes
Roll tightly into compact cylinders
Chill for 5–10 minutes before serving
Arrange on a plate with lemon wedges and scallions
Notes
For firmer rolls, use ½ tsp olive oil to brush cucumber slices
Prep up to 6 hours ahead; store chilled
Substitute baby cucumbers for single-roll convenience
Vegetarian option: omit salmon and use sautéed spinach
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Cold preparation
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Protein-focused
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rollup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg