Ribbon Dancer Turkey Rolls (Printable Version)

Thin ribbons of carrot and cucumber wrapped around smoked turkey create a fresh, easy-to-prepare light dish.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large carrots, peeled
02 - 1 large cucumber, ends trimmed

→ Meats

03 - 8 slices smoked turkey breast

→ Dairy

04 - 2 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Fresh Herbs

05 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (optional)

→ Seasoning

07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice the carrots and cucumber lengthwise into long, thin ribbons.
02 - Lay smoked turkey slices flat on a clean surface; optionally spread a thin layer of softened cream cheese and sprinkle with chives and dill.
03 - Starting at one end, roll each turkey slice tightly into a cylinder.
04 - Wrap a cucumber ribbon and then a carrot ribbon around each turkey roll, securing ends underneath or with a toothpick if necessary.
05 - Arrange the ribbon-wrapped rolls on a serving platter and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and extra herbs as desired.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look restaurant-quality but take barely twenty minutes, which means you can actually enjoy your own party instead of hiding in the kitchen.
  • No cooking required means one less thing to worry about, and they're naturally gluten-free and low-carb if that matters to your crowd.
02 -
  • Room-temperature turkey dries out and loses its appeal, so keep these chilled right up until serving—that cold bite is half the charm.
  • The width of your ribbons matters tremendously; too thin and they tear, too thick and they won't wrap neatly, so take your time with the peeler.
03 -
  • A mandoline makes ribbon-cutting faster, but respect it—it's sharp and impatient with fingers, so use the guard or your knuckles will learn a hard lesson.
  • If your cream cheese is too cold, it won't spread smoothly; let it sit on the counter for ten minutes and your rolling will be effortless.
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