Salmon Cucumber Rolls Nice And Easy For Those On The Go

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This is a great little recipe when not trying to have protein shakes. As we all know eating whole foods is the way to go. Unfortunately our lifestyle is to work work work. This leaves very limited time for proper nutrition. I went ahead and got a big salmon fillet and cooked it on the grill (George Foreman, best invention of our time for health conscious folks) then tried to cube it, as best I could, then prepped as recipe called. I timed myself and from beginning to end took me 20min. Not bad as far as timing is concerned. If you have the time this meal keeps really well so you can make extra for next day or late night meal, for those in muscling up season.

Salmon Cucumber Rolls

Ingredients

  • 3 large English cucumbers
  • 2 (213-gram) cans wild-caught salmon, drained
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed dill
  • 1/2 medium lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Toothpicks, to secure the rolls
  • Sunflower sprouts, to garnish

Directions

Using a sharp knife, trim the ends off of the cucumbers.

Starting at one end, cut a thin strip off of the cucumber, trying to keep the thickness even. It might take a few slices until you start to get them right, but it’s not difficult. Alternatively, you can use a mandoline slicer. You’ll need about 10–12 strips.

Drain the salmon; in a bowl, mash it with the back of a fork. Add the grated carrot, dill, lemon juice and black pepper. Stir until incorporated.

Using a spoon, scoop up about 2 tablespoons of the salmon mixture and pack it into a ball. Place it at one end of a cucumber strip, then roll the cucumber up as shown in the recipe photo.

Secure the roll with a toothpick, then place a few sunflower sprouts on the top.

Repeat for all remaining rolls and salmon.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 10 |  Serving Size: 1 cucumber roll 

Per serving: Calories: 53; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Sodium: 60mg; Carbohydrate: 4g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 6g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 29mg; Iron: 2%; Vitamin A: 17%; Vitamin C: 10%; Calcium: 3%

 

Thank you Angela with Eat Spin Run Repeat. Great Recipe year round for me.