These Low Calorie Cucumber Rolls are great appetizers or snacks. I like to serve them at holiday gatherings, everyone loves them!
I like to make them with Ham and Swiss cheese, but you can easily swap out the meat and or cheese. Below I have supplied you with 5 extra options for each.
The best part of these appetizer rolls, they are just 40 calories each and low carb. Making all my guests happy, and allowing me to snack on them while I assemble them.
Low Calorie Cucumber Rolls
Holidays and entertaining is hard enough. I don’t want to bore you with too much information. If you want to swap out the ingredients, see the ingredients section. And if you want to skip ahead, these links will help you jump to the section you’re looking for.
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Ingredients in Low Calorie Cucumber Rolls
I like to make these with ham and Swiss cheese, but there are many want to make them! Here are a few options so you can swap out the ingredients and make more variety, or just the ones you prefer.
More Cheese Options:
- Cheddar
- White Cheddar
- Jack Cheese
- Mozzarella
- Provolone
More Meat Options:
- Turkey slices
- Roast Beef slices
- Sliced Chicken
- Salami
- Prosciutto
Shopping List for Healthy Cucumber Rolls:
- 0% greek yogurt
- Fresh dill
- Garlic salt
- Cucumbers
- Good quality deli ham
- Swiss cheese
How to Make Healthy Cucumber Appetizer Rolls
These no cook appetizers are so easy to make. I like to include my daughter and have her help. I make these for holidays, so I need all the help I can get.
If you are serving these at a party or gathering, I recommend getting fancy mini skewers or toothpicks. It makes all the difference in presentation.
Directions for Healthy Cucumber Ham and Cheese Rolls:
- In a small bowl combine the greek yogurt, dill, and garlic salt. Mix well and set aside.
- Cut the ends off the cucumbers, and thinly slice.
- Slice the ham and cheese slices into 12 strips (4 strips each slice).
- To Assemble: Place the cucumber slices on a clean workspace. Smear a little spiced greek yogurt over the top. Add a slice of ham, and then a slice of cheese. Finally roll up and secure with a toothpick. And repeat until you have 12 cucumber appetizer rolls.
Low Calorie Cucumber Rolls Recipe
These cucumber, ham and cheese roll ups are great appetizers for holidays or parties. Here are a few more healthy appetizer recipes.
More Healthy Appetizer Recipes:
Low Calorie Cucumber Rolls
Equipment
- Toothpicks
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup 0% greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh dill chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 cucumbers
- 3 slices of good quality deli ham
- 3 slices Swiss cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the greek yogurt, dill, and garlic salt. Mix well and set aside.
- Cut the ends off the cucumbers, and thinly slice.
- Slice the ham and cheese slices into 12 strips (4 strips each slice).
- To Assemble: Place the cucumber slices on a clean workspace. Smear a little spiced greek yogurt over the top. Add a slice of ham, and then a slice of cheese. Finally roll up and secure with a toothpick. And repeat until you have 12 cucumber appetizer rolls.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Cucumber Rolls
The nutrition below is based off 1 serving (1 cucumber roll) made with ham and Swiss cheese.
Low Sodium Tips: Get low sodium deli meat (and cheese if you can find it) and swap out the garlic salt for garlic powder.
Important Note: As a reminder, at Lose Weight By Eating the goal is to make healthier, all-natural versions of your favorite recipes… not all will be “diet worthy” depending on the diet you are on. But they will be healthier versions to help curb your cravings.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published November 8, 2022 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on June 8, 2023 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on September 14, 2023 by Audrey Johns
