Ribbon Dancer Turkey Rolls (Printable)

Fresh carrot and cucumber ribbons envelop savory smoked turkey slices, ideal for light entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-quality impressive but takes barely twenty minutes, which feels like a secret superpower.
  • The ribbons add color and texture without requiring any real cooking skills, just the willingness to peel things.
  • It handles all the dietary preferences—gluten-free, low-carb, and easily vegetarian without any fussing.
02 -
  • If your ribbons are too thin, they tear immediately, so a mandoline set to medium works better than a vegetable peeler once you get the hang of it—trust me on this one.
  • Room temperature turkey rolls hold the ribbons way better than cold ones, even though serving them chilled sounds right.
03 -
  • Make your ribbons a few hours ahead and layer them between parchment paper in the fridge—they stay perfect without getting tangled.
  • The secret to restaurant-looking presentation is keeping your seams underneath and letting the spiral stripes face up toward the light.
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