Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Cucumber Roll-Ups
Why This Is Strictly Keto
Thin ribbons of cucumber stand in for bread or crackers, rolled around real cream cheese and smoked salmon — no grains, no crackers, no added sugar. It’s an elegant, whole-food take on a classic lox-and-cream-cheese pairing that keeps carbs to almost nothing.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped, plus extra for garnish
- Everything bagel seasoning, to taste
- 4 oz thinly sliced smoked salmon
Instructions
Slice the cucumber: Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, slice the cucumber lengthwise into long, thin strips. Arrange the strips slightly overlapping on a cutting board and gently pat dry with a paper towel.
Layer the filling: Spread a thin layer of softened cream cheese evenly over the cucumber strips. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning, then lay smoked salmon over the cream cheese, followed by the chopped dill.
Roll: Starting from one end, fold the cucumber strip up and over, then continue rolling into a tight log. Repeat with the remaining strips, then slice each roll crosswise into bite-sized pieces (about 10 rolls total).
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and make the rolls easier to handle.
Serve: Arrange on a platter, garnish with extra dill, and serve chilled.
Nutritional Info (per serving, approximate)
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Net Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~140 kcal | 11g | 7g | 3g |
Tips
- A mandoline gives the most even, thin strips, which makes rolling much easier — a vegetable peeler works in a pinch.
- Pat the cucumber strips dry before spreading the cream cheese so the filling doesn’t slide off.
- Swap in capers and lemon zest in the cream cheese for a more classic lox-and-bagel flavor.
