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These cucumber roll-ups are an elegant appetizer or snack that’s crispy, creamy, savory, and refreshing.
Made with five simple ingredients and assembled in the shape of a flower, these roll-ups always look impressive but come together with zero cooking in just a few minutes.
Recipe Tip
Add chopped pistachios or roasted pine nuts for extra crunch!
I love to serve them in the summer alongside other light dishes like my feta cheese salad and nectarine salad. However, they’re also a great addition to any holiday spread. I sometimes even prepare a platter to set out as a healthy snack for my kids. No matter the season or occasion, this is one of the foolproof appetizer recipes that I always know I can count on.
Cucumber Roll Ups Ingredients
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- Cucumber: English cucumbers are the ideal size for roll ups.
- Cream cheese: I prefer plain and full-fat, but any will do.
- Feta: Use a block of feta for the best taste.
- Fresh basil: Choose similar sized leaves to make the flower garnish.
- Zaatar: To add a herby and lemony flavor.
How to Make Cucumber Roll Ups
- Cut the cucumber strips with a vegetable peeler or mandolin. Dry each slice with a paper towel.
- Top with cream cheese, crumbled feta, and zaatar.
- Arrange 4-5 basil leaves on top of the cucumber strips.
- Roll up the strips, secure them with a skewer, and fold over the basil leaves.
Possible Variations
- Cucumber: Swap for strips of tortilla, prosciutto, or courgette.
- Cream cheese: Use any cream cheese you prefer, or try goat cheese or hummus.
- Feta: Any cheese that crumbles such as goat cheese, blue cheese, or Parmesan.
- Zaatar: Italian seasoning, oregano, chili flakes, bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, or sumac.
- Fresh basil: Or mint.
Recipe Tip
Dip the roll ups in tzatziki, olive tapenade, or hummus.
How to Store Leftovers
Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge. Enjoy within 2 days.
FAQs
Yes. You can make them a few hours in advance. Cover and store them in the fridge until serving.
The feta is quite salty, so I don’t, but you can add sea salt or pepper to taste.
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Cucumber Roll Ups
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
- 7 tablespoons cream cheese
- 150 grams feta
- 1 teaspoon zaatar
- 35 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Use a wide vegetable peeler or mandolin to cut long strips of cucumber.
- Dry them off with a kitchen towel.
- Top with cream cheese, feta crumbles and a sprinkle of za’atar.
- Add four or five leaves of basil next to each other along the top edge of the cucumber.
- Roll up the strips and secure them with a stick.
- Fold over the basil leaves so the roll-ups resemble a flower.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
