These super easy cucumber roll ups are filled with cream cheese and smoked salmon, making them the perfect appetizer and savory snack for warm summer days. Totally gluten-free with dairy-free option too.

Up close shot of salmon cucumber roll ups topped with dill.

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Cucumber Roll Ups for Summer

When it’s too hot to cook, and all you feel up to are dishes such as this watermelon goat cheese salad, a chicken salad sandwich, and maybe a mango milkshake to cool off with… I have just the recipe for you!

Smoked salmon and cream cheese cucumber roll ups that are amazingly simple to prepare, taste fantastic, and look amazingly gourmet.

They’re sort of like cucumber pinwheels – where we replace the tortilla with cucumber slices for a lower-carb option!

Enjoy them as an appetizer at your next summer party! Or you can make these cucumber rolls for light dinners on hot days too.

Top down view of a plate of cucumber cream cheese roll ups

Why This Recipe Works:

Few Ingredients: All you need are just five simple ingredients that are easily accessible at the local grocery stores!
Super Easy to Make: To make these cucumber rolls, simply slice, spread, roll, chill and cut!
Totally Gluten-Free with Dairy-Free Option: The best part is that these salmon cucumber roll ups are 100% gluten-free with the possibility to make them dairy-free too, which means that even those with Celiac disease or gluten or lactose intolerances can enjoy them without issues!

Top down view of cucumber salmon roll ups on plate.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Here’s a visual overview of the ingredients required for these salmon cucumber roll ups recipe.

(For exact measurements, please scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.)

Ingredients required for salmon cucumber roll ups recipe on marble board.

Recipe Notes + Substitutions

Cucumber: I used an English cucumber, but you can also use other types of cucumbers if you prefer.
Cream Cheese: Make sure to soften the cream cheese beforehand so it is easier to spread it out. If you are dairy-intolerant, go ahead and use plain dairy-free cream cheese instead.
Seasoning: I like using everything bagel seasoning, but you can use whichever condiments you prefer (such as onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper etc).
Smoked Salmon: If you don’t have smoked salmon, smoked trout will work, or if you prefer to make these cucumber roll-ups vegetarian, you can use thinly sliced bell peppers too.

How to Make Cucumber Roll Ups (Step by Step):

1. Slice Cucumber

Slice the cucumber lengthwise into thin slices using a mandoline slicer or a vegetable peeler.

Thin cucumber slices and vegetable peeler on wooden board.

2. Pat Cucumber Slices Dry

Layer the cucumber slices over each other and pat dry with paper towels to get rid of any excess moisture.

Patting cucumber slices dry with paper towels.

3. Spread Cream Cheese

Add the cream cheese and spread it out over the cucumber slices.

4. Sprinkle Seasoning

Sprinkle a generous amount of everything bagel seasoning over the cream cheese.

Long cucumber slices spread with cream cheese and sprinkled with condiments.

5. Layer Smoked Salmon

Place the smoked salmon on a single layer on top of the cream cheese layer, and sprinkle fresh dill leaves evenly over the salmon.

Cucumber slices topped with cream cheese and smoked salmon

6. Roll

Carefully roll up the cucumber strips.

7. Chill Rolls

Wrap the salmon cucumber sushi rolls in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.

8. Slice into Pieces

Before serving, slice the cucumber cream cheese rolls into bite-sized pieces (you should get around 10 pieces).

9. Serve and Enjoy

Arrange on a serving platter, and enjoy these deliciously easy cucumber roll ups with smoked salmon!

Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:

Chill Before Serving: These cucumber rolls are best served chilled, so only remove them from the refrigerator just before serving (especially during the hot summer days!).
Make it Vegetarian: If you prefer to keep these rolls vegetarian, simply replace the smoked salmon with fresh sliced bell peppers or other veggies of choice.
Make it Dairy-Free: If you are lactose-intolerant, make this recipe dairy-free by using plain non-dairy cream cheese. Alternatively, you can also swap out the cream cheese and use traditional hummus, red pepper hummus or baba ganoush (roasted eggplant dip) instead.
Secure with Cocktail Sticks: If you want to make sure that this cucumber appetizer doesn’t unravel, you can poke a toothpick or cocktail stick in the middle of the rolls (which makes it easier for serving at your party table).

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