Ribbon Dancer Turkey Wraps (Print Version)

Light bites with carrot, cucumber ribbons wrapped around smoked turkey rolls, ideal for entertaining.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

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

# How-To Steps:

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. Optionally, spread a thin layer of softened 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 and then a carrot ribbon around each turkey roll, securing the ends underneath or with a toothpick if necessary.
05 - Arrange the ribbon-wrapped turkey rolls on a serving platter. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and additional herbs if desired.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It looks absolutely stunning on a platter without requiring any culinary school degree to pull off.
  • The whole thing comes together in twenty minutes flat, which means you can prep it while guests are still arriving.
  • It actually tastes fresh and light instead of leaving you feeling heavy before the main course.
02 -
  • If your cucumber is even slightly soft, it will tear when you wrap it around the turkey, so pick the firmest one at the market and don't apologize for being picky.
  • Don't make the cream cheese layer too thick or it becomes the main event instead of the supporting actor in this story.
03 -
  • A mandoline will give you thinner, more uniform ribbons, but a vegetable peeler works beautifully if that's what you have on hand.
  • Press your cucumber ribbons gently with paper towels before wrapping to remove excess moisture that could make everything soggy.
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