Cucumber rolls, or Naruto rolls, are a delectable and refreshing dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or nutritious snack. These rolls combine the delicate flavor of smoked salmon with crisp, crunchy cucumber for a mouthwatering contrast in textures. Wrapped in thin slices of cucumber, these rolls are not only visually appealing but also incredibly simple to prepare.
With just a few ingredients—smoked salmon, cucumber, and a touch of cream cheese—these rolls provide a sophisticated low-carb meal that’s packed with protein and healthy fats. If saving leftovers, leave the rolls unsliced and make sure to keep them well chilled. This helps keep the form of the cucumber so that it doesn’t unravel after making the rolls.
Yields 1 serving of Low-Carb Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rolls
The Preparation
- 1/2 medium cucumber
- 4 ounces smoked salmon
- 1/4 medium avocado
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
The Execution
1. Gather and prep all of your ingredients.
2. Thinly slice the cucumber using a vegetable peeler or mandolin. Generally the thinner the slices, the better the roll will hold together.
3. Lay the cucumber slices on a cutting board to create the roll, then slice the ends of the cucumber to make a uniform shape. If needed, blot the cucumber with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
4. Transfer the cucumber to plastic wrap over a bamboo rolling mat or a kitchen towel.
5. Layer the avocado, salmon, and cream cheese onto one side of the cucumber sheet. Sprinkle with the everything bagel seasoning.
6. Lift the edge of the mat or towel, and roll by applying firm pressure. Continue to roll, pulling the plastic wrap away as you go.
7. Slice into individual pieces using a sharp knife. Garnish with additional seasoning if desired and enjoy!
This makes a total of 1 serving of Low-Carb Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rolls. The serving comes out to be 417 calories, 31.2g fats, 6.3g net carbs, and 25.8g protein.
| NUTRITION | CALORIES | FAT | CARBS | FIBER | NET CARBS | PROTEIN |
| 1/2 medium cucumber | 15 | 0.1 | 3.7 | 0.5 | 3.2 | 0.7 |
| 4 ounce smoked salmon | 133 | 4.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 |
| 1/4 medium avocado | 75 | 6.9 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| 2 ounce cream cheese | 194 | 19.3 | 2.3 | 0 | 2.3 | 3.5 |
| 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 417 | 31.2 | 9.9 | 3.6 | 6.3 | 25.8 |
Low-Carb Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rolls
Ingredients
- ½ medium cucumber
- 4 ounce smoked salmon
- ¼ medium avocado
- 2 ounce cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Gather and prep all of your ingredients.
- Thinly slice the cucumber using a vegetable peeler or mandolin. Generally the thinner the slices, the better the roll will hold together.
- Lay the cucumber slices on a cutting board to create the roll, then slice the ends of the cucumber to make a uniform shape. If needed, blot the cucumber with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
- Transfer the cucumber to plastic wrap over a bamboo rolling mat or a kitchen towel.
- Layer the avocado, salmon, and cream cheese onto one side of the cucumber sheet. Sprinkle with the everything bagel seasoning.
- Lift the edge of the mat or towel, and roll by applying firm pressure. Continue to roll, pulling the plastic wrap away as you go.
- Slice into individual pieces using a sharp knife. Garnish with additional seasoning if desired and enjoy!
We thought it tasty but hard to roll. I did add some dill and small amount of fresh garlic to the cream cheese.