Gluten-Free JOC Appetizer: Cucumber Rolls with Herbed Cream Cheese

Ingredients:

2 large cucumbers
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced

Instructions:

Begin by peeling the cucumbers and slicing them lengthwise into thin strips using a vegetable peeler or mandoline.

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, fresh dill, fresh chives, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Lay out the cucumber strips on a clean surface and blot them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Spread a thin layer of the herbed cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber strip.

Sprinkle the finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes and diced red bell pepper evenly over the cream cheese.

Carefully roll up each cucumber strip with the filling inside, securing them with toothpicks if needed.

Arrange the Gluten-Free JOC Appetizer: Cucumber Rolls with Herbed Cream Cheese on a serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serve chilled as a delicious gluten-free appetizer (joc appetizer) at your next gathering. Enjoy!