Mediterranean Diet Cucumber Sushi Roll

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and healthy Mediterranean Diet Cucumber Sushi Roll! This no-cook recipe swaps traditional sushi rice for crisp cucumber sheets, rolled around a colorful medley of fresh vegetables like red bell pepper, creamy avocado, and sweet cherry tomatoes. Enhanced with the briny tang of Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and fragrant basil leaves, this dish is perfectly balanced with a light drizzle of olive oil and a splash of zesty lemon juice. Packed with Mediterranean flavors, gluten-free, and low-carb, these cucumber rolls are an elegant and guilt-free appetizer or snack that's ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for plant-forward diets and sushi lovers alike, this creative twist on sushi will elevate your healthy eating routine!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 large Cucumber
• 0.5 Red bell pepper
• 0.5 Avocado
• 6 Cherry tomatoes
• 50 grams Feta cheese
• 10 Kalamata olives
• 10 Baby spinach leaves
• 5 Fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the cucumber. Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice the cucumber lengthwise into long, thin strips. You should discard the seedy middle section.

Step 2

Lay the cucumber slices flat on a clean cutting board, overlapping slightly to create a sheet.

Step 3

Prepare the filling: Thinly slice the red bell pepper, avocado, and cherry tomatoes.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix feta cheese, roughly chopped kalamata olives, and spinach. Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the bowl, and gently combine.

Step 5

Place a few fresh basil leaves over the cucumber sheet, then add a thin layer of the feta cheese mixture, followed by bell pepper, avocado, and tomatoes.

Step 6

Carefully roll the cucumber sheet from one end to the other, using your fingers to hold the filling in place and create a tight roll.

Step 7

Using a sharp knife, gently slice the cucumber roll into bite-sized pieces, wiping the blade clean between cuts.

Step 8

Arrange the rolls on a serving plate, and optionally drizzle with a little more olive oil or a sprinkle of fresh lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2461.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1973.7

Total Fat 160.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 44.5mg	0%
Sodium 7759.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 111.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 64.3g	0%
Total Sugars 34.1g
Protein 36.7g	0%

Vitamin D 8IU	0%
Calcium 1504.6mg	0%
Iron 36.4mg	0%
Potassium 5719.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.9%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 21.9%