Cucumber Roll Ups (Easy Cucumber Appetizer Recipe)

This recipe for Cucumber Roll Ups are great for holiday entertaining. Cucumber strips are rolled up with a creamy filling featuring sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, feta cheese, and kalamata olives. This cucumber appetizer might look fancy but it is so easy to prepare. I promise it will make a great addition to any holiday party appetizer spread.

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Creating this Easy Cucumber Appetizer Recipe

I don’t know about the rest of you, but I really feel like the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season snuck up on me this year.

It seems busier than ever and I’m not sure why, but probably because my kids are getting older, which means more to do, and there was a bit of traveling during November to keep us on our toes.

I can hardly believe Christmas is less than 2 weeks away.

I have two Christmas parties to attend this week. I’m all about keeping things simple this year, and these Cucumber Feta Rolls are perfect for keeping Holiday entertaining simple.

Making Cucumber Roll Ups

And, they’re a cinch to make when you use a Mandoline Slicer to slice up the cucumbers.

I’ve never had or made Cucumber Rolls before making this recipe, but I loved the flavors of feta with kalamata olives and sundried tomatoes inside refreshing cucumbers.

The filling is super quick to whip up, and could even be used as a dip to go with vegetables like sliced cucumber rounds and bell pepper strips.

Plus, it would also be great with toasted pita chips. Yum!

Tools Needed to Make this Recipe for Cucumber Rolls

You’ll need a few different kitchen tools to help you prepare this delicious cucumber appetizer recipe. Here’s what I recommend:

• Mandolin Slicer – to thinly slice the cucumbers for the cucumber roll-ups.
• Paper Towels – to remove excess moisture from the cucumbers before assembling the cucumber rollups.
• Flat Surface – like a baking sheet or cutting board to lay the cucumber slices on.
• Sharp Knife and Cutting Board – to cut the vegetables and herbs in the filling.
• Measuring Spoons – to measure the filling ingredients.
• Medium Bowl – to mix the filling ingredients.
• Small Silicone Spatula – to stir the filling mixture and spread it on the cucumber slices.

Ingredients in this Cucumber Roll Up Appetizer

Here’s what you’ll need to purchase to prepare a batch of these healthy cucumber appetizers:

• Cucumbers
• Feta Cheese
• Greek Yogurt
• Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• Kalamata Olives
• Fresh Herbs: Dill or Oregano
• Lemon Juice
• Black Pepper

What is the Best Type of Cucumber to Use to Make Cucumber Roll Ups

I prefer to use English Cucumbers to make this recipe, because this variety of cucumbers has fewer (and smaller) seeds in them.

Additionally, they’re nice and long so you have plenty of cucumber to roll up for a nice spiraled look.

To find the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions for this easy cucumber appetizer, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

How to Make these Cucumber Roll Ups

Here’s a quick overview of the process for preparing this easy appetizer with cucumbers and feta:

1. First, using a mandoline, slice the cucumbers into very thin slices. Then, for best results, set the cucumber strips aside on a paper towel lined cutting board. This will remove excess moisture.
2. Next, prepare the cucumber roll up filling by combining the feta, Greek yogurt, sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, fresh herbs, and dill. Then, spread the filling on top of one side of the cucumber strips.
3. After that, starting at one end, roll the cucumber strips into a spiral. Lastly, secure with a toothpick if needed, and garnish with a fresh dill sprig.

The above is simply a quick summary of this recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

What if I Don’t Have a Mandoline?

No worries! There are different ways to assemble this cucumber appetizer. If you don’t have a madoline, here’s what I recommend for assembly:

1. First, peel the cucumber. Then, slice the cucumber into 1 1/2 pieces.
2. Using a small melon baller, hollow out about an inch deep of the center of the cucumber.
3. Then, fill the center of the cucumber with the filling. After that, garnish with a sprig of fresh dill on top.

TIP: Disposable piping bags work well for filling the cucumber pieces.

Try this Easy Cucumber Roll Up Recipe!

Next time you’re looking for a standout dish to serve as an appetizer, give these Cucumber Roll Ups a try!

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Holiday Entertaining Ideas

It is that time of year again – you might be hosting a holiday party or you might be attending one. Either way there is a good chance that you’ll need a few more appetizer recipes to prepare.

These drinks, small bites, and dips are perfect for any Holiday appetizer spread and will go perfectly served alongside this recipe for Cucumber Feta Rolls. Check them out:

Favorite Appetizer Recipes

Cranberry Rosemary Shrub Cocktail is the perfect holiday cocktail! A homemade cranberry shrub with hints of black pepper, rosemary, and cinnamon is combined with bourbon and seltzer for a festive and colorful drink.

In this recipe for Greek Puff Pastry Appetizers with Kalamata Olives, puff pastry shells are baked and filled with a mixture of kalamata olives, red bell pepper, fresh oregano, feta, and spinach with a warm lemony olive oil vinaigrette for a scrumptious puff pastry appetizer perfect for any holiday party. 

This simple White Bean Bruschetta is a quick make-ahead appetizer to help simplify holiday entertaining and potlucks.

Spiced Pear and Pomegranate Crostini are the perfect solution for simple entertaining. They look far more special than a plate of fruit and cheese, but they’re really a cinch to prepare and they don’t require any special serving utensils.

This Endive, Pear, and Walnut Appetizer is perfect for this time of year with the delicious seasonal flavors of pear and cranberry. And you can assemble them literally minutes before serving them

Rosemary White Bean Artichoke Spinach Dip is a remake of the classic recipe so many know and love. In this recipe creamy white cannellini beans and rosemary pair perfectly with artichokes, fresh spinach, and cheese.

Asparagus Prosciutto Puff Pastry Pizzas might sound fancy but they are super simple to prepare and packed with the flavors of fresh asparagus, prosciutto, sun dried tomatoes, ricotta, and parmesan.

Shrimp Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms have a wonderful depth of flavor from all of the delicious ingredients: portobello mushrooms, shrimp, fresh basil and rosemary, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan cheese.

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This Cucumber Roll Up Recipe was originally part of a Holiday Recipe Exchange published on December 12, 2011. The giveaway is no longer active.  The original comments from the recipe exchange and giveaway contest remain in this post’s comment section.