Carrot Cucumber Turkey Rolls

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 large carrots, peeled

02 - 1 large cucumber, ends trimmed

03 - 8 slices smoked turkey breast

04 - 2 ounces cream cheese, softened

05 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)

07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

01 - Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice the carrots and cucumber lengthwise into long, thin ribbons.

02 - Lay smoked turkey slices flat. Spread softened cream cheese evenly on each slice, then sprinkle with chives and dill if using.

03 - Roll each turkey slice tightly into a cylinder starting at one end.

04 - Wrap a cucumber ribbon followed by a carrot ribbon around each turkey roll, securing the ends beneath or with toothpicks if necessary.

05 - Place the ribbon-wrapped turkey rolls on a serving platter. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and additional herbs if desired.

06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

01 -

No cooking required, so you can prep it while chatting with guests or finishing other dishes.
The visual presentation makes people assume you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually spent minutes.
It's naturally gluten-free and low-carb, so it works for almost any dietary preference without feeling like a compromise.

02 -

The vegetable ribbons will wilt slightly if they sit too long, so prep them as close to serving time as possible, or store them in ice water in the fridge until the last minute.
A sharp peeler or mandoline makes all the difference—dull tools tear the vegetables and crush the ribbons instead of slicing them cleanly.

03 -

Soak your carrot and cucumber ribbons briefly in ice water before assembling if they seem limp—they'll crisp up and become easier to wrap.
Freeze the smoked turkey slices for 10 minutes before rolling them, and they'll hold their shape more reliably and feel less likely to tear.