High-Protein Smoked Salmon Wrap (Printable)

Nutritious smoked salmon wrap with cottage cheese, fresh vegetables, and nori for a colorful, protein-rich bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 7 oz smoked salmon slices
02 - 7 oz low-fat or regular cottage cheese
03 - 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 small cucumber, julienned
05 - 1 small avocado, sliced
06 - 1 small carrot, julienned
07 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced

→ Wrap & Extras

08 - 4 sheets nori (sushi seaweed)
09 - 2 tablespoons light cream cheese (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (plus extra for garnish)

→ Serving & Garnish

13 - Soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free), to serve
14 - Pickled ginger, to serve (optional)
15 - Wasabi, to serve (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Combine cottage cheese, chopped eggs, lemon juice, black pepper, and chopped dill in a bowl. Mix until well blended.
02 - Place one nori sheet shiny side down on a bamboo sushi mat or clean kitchen towel.
03 - If using, spread a thin layer of light cream cheese over the nori, leaving a 0.75-inch border at the top edge.
04 - Evenly spread one-fourth of the cottage cheese mixture across the bottom third of the nori sheet.
05 - Arrange smoked salmon slices, cucumber, carrot, avocado, and spring onions evenly over the cottage cheese mixture.
06 - Using the mat, roll the nori tightly from the bottom edge, keeping filling compact. Moisten the top edge with water to seal the roll.
07 - Complete rolling process with remaining nori sheets and filling ingredients.
08 - With a sharp, damp knife, cut each roll into 6 to 8 even pieces. Arrange on a platter, garnish with extra dill, and serve alongside soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • High-protein and nutritious
  • Perfect for holidays and gatherings
02 -
  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture
  • Rolls should be tight to avoid falling apart when sliced
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife dipped in water before slicing to get clean cuts
  • Chilling the rolls for 10 minutes before cutting helps maintain shape
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