Seedless English cucumbers would be perfect for this recipe. They are the long, skinny cucumbers that are sold in plastic wrap. They are wrapped to preserve them because they do not have a layer of wax coating them.

Do not peel the cucumbers, because you want the green ribbon of cucumber peel to be one of the visual components of this dish. Use your veggie peeler or a mandolin to get long, uniformly thick strips.

If you are making these for a holiday party, consider finely mincing either pimento or red bell pepper and adding it to the spread. This will provide a nice contrast with the green of the cucumber.

 

INGREDIENTS

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 large cucumber

1 Tbsp. dill, chopped

3 oz. smoked salmon, pre-cooked

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine softened cream cheese, chopped dill, and smoked salmon into a smooth spread.

Using a vegetable peeler, peel the cucumber into thin strips.

Spread the smoked salmon spread onto each strip and roll up.

Serve chilled.

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Quick Tip:  After you have sliced your long cucumber strips, blot them dry, on both sides, with paper towels. This will make the filling easier to spread and help them hold their shape when you roll them up. If they start to unroll, go ahead and insert a toothpick in each one to hold it closed.

Recipe and image courtesy of Dina at Simply Home Cooked