Save A festive, high-protein twist on sushi rolls featuring smoked salmon, cottage cheese, and fresh vegetables, wrapped in nori for a colorful, nutritious bite perfect for holidays and gatherings.
This recipe became a family favorite during holidays because of its fresh flavors and healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
- Proteins: 200 g smoked salmon slices, 200 g cottage cheese (low-fat or regular), 2 hard-boiled eggs peeled and chopped
- Vegetables: 1 small cucumber julienned, 1 small avocado sliced, 1 small carrot julienned, 2 spring onions finely sliced
- Wrap & Extras: 4 sheets nori (sushi seaweed), 2 tbsp light cream cheese (optional for spreading), 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Serving & Garnish: Soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free) to serve, Pickled ginger to serve (optional), Wasabi to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, chopped eggs, lemon juice, black pepper, and chopped dill until well combined.
- Step 2:
- Lay one nori sheet shiny side down on a bamboo sushi mat or clean kitchen towel.
- Step 3:
- (Optional) Lightly spread a thin layer of cream cheese over the nori, leaving a 2 cm border at the top edge.
- Step 4:
- Evenly distribute one fourth of the cottage cheese mixture across the bottom third of the nori.
- Step 5:
- Layer with smoked salmon slices, followed by cucumber, carrot, avocado, and spring onion.
- Step 6:
- Using the mat, tightly roll up the nori starting from the bottom edge keeping the filling compact. Moisten the top edge with water to seal.
- Step 7:
- Repeat with remaining nori sheets and fillings.
- Step 8:
- Use a sharp damp knife to slice each roll into 6–8 pieces.
- Step 9:
- Arrange on a platter garnish with extra dill and serve with soy sauce wasabi and pickled ginger.
Save Making this sushi wrap together became a memorable family holiday activity full of laughter and learning.
Notes
For extra protein add cooked quinoa or use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese. Swap smoked salmon for smoked trout or tofu for a pescatarian or vegetarian version. For a festive touch top slices with pomegranate seeds or microgreens.
Required Tools
Bamboo sushi mat or clean kitchen towel sharp knife mixing bowl cutting board
Nutritional Information
Calories 230 Total Fat 10 g Carbohydrates 8 g Protein 24 g (per serving 1/4 recipe)
Save Enjoy these healthy sushi wraps as a festive appetizer or a light main dish perfect for any occasion.
Recipe FAQs
- → What makes this wrap high in protein?
The wrap features smoked salmon, cottage cheese, and hard-boiled eggs, all excellent protein sources that contribute to a filling and nutritious dish.
- → Can I substitute smoked salmon with other proteins?
Yes, smoked trout or tofu can be used as alternatives to accommodate pescatarian or vegetarian preferences without losing texture or flavor.
- → How do I keep the wrap from falling apart when rolling?
Use a bamboo sushi mat or kitchen towel to firmly roll the nori with fillings compactly, moistening the edge with water to seal the wrap securely.
- → Is this dish suitable for gluten-free diets?
Absolutely. Using tamari instead of soy sauce ensures the dish remains gluten-free while maintaining savory depth.
- → What vegetables add crunch and freshness to the wrap?
Cucumber, carrot, avocado, and spring onions provide crispness and fresh flavor contrasts to the creamy and savory ingredients.
- → Are there options to enhance the flavor or presentation?
Adding pomegranate seeds or microgreens on top delivers a festive appearance and bursts of extra flavor and texture.