Looking for easy, low-carb lunch ideas? These no-bread Low-Carb Smoked Turkey & Cucumber "Sandwiches"
have got you covered. Easy to make, full of flavor, and a delicious lower-carb
option when you want to enjoy a "sandwich" without that bread!
I try to eat lower-carb or no-carb throughout the day, limiting the bulk of my
carb intake to around dinnertime only. With this low-carb during-the-day
eating approach, I'm always striving to come up with new low-carb lunch
choices that are quick, easy, and tasty.
My new favorite?
Low-Carb Smoked Turkey & Cucumber "Sandwiches" that use cucumber slices instead of bread!
Low-Carb Smoked Turkey & Cucumber "Sandwiches" that use cucumber slices instead of bread!
Filled with slices of smoked turkey, a spread of cream cheese or low-fat
spreadable cheese, and seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and dill, these
no-bread sandwiches are super easy to make and loaded with flavor.
To skip the bread, simply cut a cucumber the long way into planks to take the place of your typical sandwich bread. Cut horizontally into fairly thin slices, cucumber slices work perfectly for making sandwiches that are a lower carb option.
To skip the bread, simply cut a cucumber the long way into planks to take the place of your typical sandwich bread. Cut horizontally into fairly thin slices, cucumber slices work perfectly for making sandwiches that are a lower carb option.
Cut horizontally into fairly thin slices, cucumber slices work perfectly for making sandwiches that are a lower carb option.
What's to Love About This Recipe:
- Lower-carb "sandwich" option - Cucumber planks stand in for the usual sandwich bread, creating a satisfying lower-carb "sandwich" option that's perfect for lunchtime, snack time, or anytime.
- Super easy to make - Simply cut a cucumber into horizontal slices, season, and fill with smoked turkey slices to make this super easy no-bread sandwich. It's truly easy to do.
- Flavorful - Filled with smoked turkey slices, a spread of cream cheese or low-fat spreadable cheese, and seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and dill, no-bread cucumber sandwiches are loaded with flavor.
How To Make a Low-Carb No-Bread Smoked Turkey & Cucumber
"Sandwich:"
Using cucumbers instead of bread, Low-Carb Smoked Turkey Cucumber
"Sandwiches" are truly super easy to make.
Start by removing the ends from a cucumber and cutting it into 5-inch or
6-inch long pieces (or longer if you'd like longer "sandwiches"). Cut each
cucumber piece horizontally into approximately 1/4-inch thick slices to
form the sandwich "bread."
You'll want to choose a cucumber that's pretty wide to give the most "space"
for making your bread-less cucumber sandwich.
Then spread one cucumber slice with a little cream cheese or some Laughing Cow spreadable cheese.
Sprinkle the cheese layer with a little fresh or dried dill, and pile on a couple slices of smoked turkey. Top the turkey with another slice of cucumber, and give the top another little sprinkle of salt, pepper, and dill.
And that's all there is too it. -- You've built yourself one very tasty low-carb, bread-free sandwich!
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Low-Carb Smoked Turkey & Cucumber "Sandwiches"
Looking for easy, low-carb lunch ideas? These no-bread Smoked
Turkey & Cucumber "Sandwiches" have got you covered. Easy to
make, full of flavor, and a delicious lower-carb option when you
want to enjoy a "sandwich" without that bread!
Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min
Ingredients
- a wide cucumber
- spreadable cheese (such as cream cheese or Laughing Cow cheese wedges)
- fresh or dried dill
- sliced deli smoked turkey
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Remove ends of cucumber. Cut cucumber into 5-inch or 6-inch long pieces (or longer if you'd like longer "sandwiches"). Cut each cucumber piece horizontally into approximately 1/4-inch thick slices to form the sandwich "bread."
- For each "sandwich," lay out one cucumber slice and sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper. Spread with cheese, sprinkle with dill, and lay on some smoked turkey.
- Top with another cucumber slice and sprinkle the top with additional salt, pepper, and dill.
- Enjoy!
TRACEY'S NOTES:
- The long, seedless English cucumbers you find wrapped in plastic wrap in the grocery store produce section work very well for these breadless sandwiches. However, any cucumber big enough to cut horizontally into wide planks will work just fine.
- We typically use reduced-fat Neufchatel cream cheese or Laughing Cow original Swiss spreadable cheese for the "sandwich" cheese spread.
These look delicious, I can't wait to have fresh cucumbers out of the garden to make some of these with!
ReplyDeleteYummy! I have all the above at home right now. That's what I'm having for dinner tonight!
ReplyDeleteThese look so refreshing for summer...and no bread...love this recipe!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
Oh my, look at these great recipes! Love the low-carb sandwich!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing. I'm pinning them
Hugs,
FABBY
...and everyone here thinks you’re eating low-cal by dropping the bread but then adding mega-fattening cream cheese? You’re better off using cottage cheese and adding thin sliced bread anyway.
ReplyDeleteI think the goal here is to lower carbs.
DeleteI have a gluten-free friend who would love these lil' guys!!!
ReplyDeleteI have been told to cut off carbs from my diet. I'm gonna try the turkey and cucumber recipe. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very delicious way to cut out bread and eat healthier. Thanks for sharing the recipe. #HomeMattersParty
ReplyDeleteThank you for your post, I'm featuring at the To Grandma's house we go link party this week!
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