Description
Turkey Roll Ups: Juicy turkey, creamy cheese, and crispy bacon rolled up for a quick and crowd-pleasing meal. A comfort food favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) high-quality deli-sliced turkey breast (about 16 thin slices)
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 medium cucumber, cut into thin strips
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- 2 cups (50g) fresh spinach leaves
- ΒΌ cup (10g) fresh herbs (such as dill, chives, or parsley), finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare The Cream Cheese Spread In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and chopped fresh herbs. Mix until completely smooth and well incorporated. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. This spread forms the flavorful foundation of your Turkey Roll Ups and helps all the ingredients adhere together, so ensure it’s well seasoned and has a spreadable consistency.
- Step 2: Prepare The Vegetables Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly. Cut the cucumber, bell pepper, and carrot into thin matchsticks approximately 3-4 inches long. Slice the avocado thinly. The key is cutting everything into similar sizes for even distribution in your Turkey Roll Ups. Pat the vegetables with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which could make your roll-ups soggy.
- Step 3: Assemble The Roll Ups Lay turkey slices flat on a clean work surface. For each Turkey Roll Up, use two slices slightly overlapped lengthwise to create a more substantial base. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture evenly over each slice, leaving a small border around the edges. Layer a few spinach leaves on top of the cream cheese, followed by several pieces each of cucumber, bell pepper, carrot, and avocado arranged in parallel lines.
- Step 4: Roll And Secure Starting from one end (the end with the most filling), tightly roll the turkey around the vegetables, applying gentle pressure to keep everything compact. If needed, secure each Turkey Roll Up with a toothpick. For cleaner slices, you can wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes before cutting. This helps the roll-ups hold their shape better.
- Step 5: Slice And Serve Using a sharp knife, cut each Turkey Roll Up into 1-inch pieces for appetizer portions, or leave whole for lunch portions. Arrange on a serving platter or store in an airtight container. These roll-ups can be enjoyed immediately or refrigerated for up to 24 hours before serving.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg