Ribbon Dancer Turkey Rolls (Printable)

Delicate carrot and cucumber ribbons wrapped around smoked turkey rolls for a fresh light dish.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large carrots, peeled
02 - 1 large cucumber, ends trimmed

→ Meats

03 - 8 slices smoked turkey breast

→ Dairy (optional)

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

# Directions:

01 - Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice the carrots and cucumber lengthwise into long, thin ribbons.
02 - Lay the smoked turkey slices flat on a clean surface. If desired, spread a thin layer of cream cheese on each slice and sprinkle with chives and dill.
03 - Starting at one end, roll each turkey slice tightly into a cylinder.
04 - Wrap a cucumber ribbon followed by a carrot ribbon around each turkey roll, securing the ends underneath or with a toothpick if needed.
05 - Arrange the ribbon-wrapped turkey rolls on a serving platter. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and extra herbs if desired.
06 - Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impressive enough to serve at a dinner party but requires zero cooking skills or oven time.
  • The fresh crunch of raw vegetables against the savory turkey keeps your palate awake without feeling heavy.
  • You can prep everything an hour ahead and just arrange it when guests arrive, which means less stress and more time to actually enjoy people.
02 -
  • If your vegetables start sweating liquid onto the platter, pat them dry with paper towels before wrapping them around the turkey. Soggy ribbons are the only real failure point here.
  • Don't spread the cream cheese too thickly, or it becomes the main flavor and overwhelms the subtlety of everything else. Think of it as a whisper, not a shout.
03 -
  • Keep your vegetable peeler sharp and your vegetables cold; both of these make ribbon-making infinitely easier and more satisfying.
  • The spiral doesn't have to be perfect, and honestly, the slightly messy versions look more homemade and therefore more trustworthy than anything too neat.
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