Cucumber Rolls with Cottage Cheese & Microgreens

Thin ribbons of cucumber rolled with cottage cheese and a touch of olive oil.
Topped with fresh microgreens for a crisp and refreshing appetiser.

🔪 Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber
• 150g cottage cheese or ricotta
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• A handful of fresh microgreens (e.g. radish, mustard, red cabbage)
• Optional: lemon zest or crushed garlic for extra flavour

🍳 Instructions

1. Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to slice the cucumber lengthwise into thin ribbons.
2. In a bowl, mix cottage cheese with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional lemon zest or garlic.
3. Place a small spoonful of the cheese mixture at one end of each cucumber ribbon.
4. Add a few microgreens on top and gently roll up into a spiral.
5. Secure with a toothpick if needed. Chill before serving for best texture.

🌱 Serving Suggestion

Perfect for appetiser platters, garden parties or light snacks. Pairs well with herbal iced tea or citrus water.