Chilled Cucumber and Turkey Roll Ups with Sea Salt
Crisp, cool cucumber ribbons wrapped around savory sliced turkey breast and a smear of rich, lactose-free goat cheese. A salty, refreshing snack that requires absolutely no heat and hydrates you instantly.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Colleen + Lila
Colleen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthTrigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Evening comfort
Head toward bedtime properly fed
A satisfying evening meal can make the night feel simpler. Notice whether the portion and timing fit comfortably into your sleep routine.
Notice: timing + overnight comfort
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Setup
Get set up
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Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Storage: Cucumber can release water over time. If batch prepping for a grab-and-go snack, place a folded piece of paper towel at the bottom of your container to absorb any extra moisture and keep the rolls crisp.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Lay the long cucumber ribbons flat on…
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Lay the long cucumber ribbons flat on…
Lay the long cucumber ribbons flat on a clean paper towel. Pat them dry with another paper towel to remove excess moisture so the filling sticks.
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Spread a thin
Spread a thin, even layer of soft goat cheese over one side of each cucumber ribbon.
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Place a slice of turkey breast on…
Place a slice of turkey breast on top of the goat cheese, trimming it slightly if it is wider than the cucumber ribbon.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Carefully roll each cucumber ribbon tightly from…
Carefully roll each cucumber ribbon tightly from one short end to the other, creating a neat spiral roll-up.
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Secure each roll with a toothpick if…
Secure each roll with a toothpick if needed, then sprinkle the flaky sea salt evenly over the tops.
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Serve immediately while chilled
Serve immediately while chilled, or pack into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Allow: 24 hours
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