Pin This 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 sushi wrap became a holiday favorite in my family when I wanted a nutritious yet festive dish that everyone could enjoy without gluten or carbs.
Ingredients
- 200 g smoked salmon slices: Protein base
- 200 g cottage cheese (low-fat or regular): Creamy filling
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped: Additional protein
- 1 small cucumber, julienned: Fresh vegetable
- 1 small avocado, sliced: Creamy vegetable
- 1 small carrot, julienned: Crunchy vegetable
- 2 spring onions, finely sliced: Flavor enhancer
- 4 sheets nori (sushi seaweed): Wrap
- 2 tbsp light cream cheese (optional, for spreading): Optional spread
- 1 tbsp lemon juice: Zest
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper: Spice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (plus extra for garnish): Herb
- Soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free), to serve: Sauce
- Pickled ginger, to serve (optional): Garnish
- Wasabi, to serve (optional): Spice
Instructions
- Mix filling:
- In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, chopped eggs, lemon juice, black pepper, and chopped dill until well combined.
- Lay nori:
- Lay one nori sheet shiny side down on a bamboo sushi mat or clean kitchen towel.
- Spread cream cheese:
- (Optional) Lightly spread a thin layer of cream cheese over the nori, leaving a 2 cm border at the top edge.
- Add filling:
- Evenly distribute one fourth of the cottage cheese mixture across the bottom third of the nori.
- Layer ingredients:
- Layer with smoked salmon slices, followed by cucumber, carrot, avocado, and spring onion.
- Roll sushi:
- 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.
- Repeat rolls:
- Repeat with remaining nori sheets and fillings.
- Slice rolls:
- Use a sharp, damp knife to slice each roll into 6 8 pieces.
- Serve:
- Arrange on a platter, garnish with extra dill, and serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
Pin This Making this sushi wrap always brings my family together around the table during holiday celebrations.
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
Per serving (1 4 recipe): 230 calories, 10 g total fat, 8 g carbohydrates, 24 g protein.
Pin This This sushi wrap combines nutrition and festivity to impress your guests in just 20 minutes preparation.
Recipe FAQ
- → What type of fish is used in this dish?
Smoked salmon slices provide a rich, flavorful protein base for the sushi wrap.
- → Can I substitute the cottage cheese for a different ingredient?
Yes, Greek yogurt can be used as an alternative for a similar creamy texture.
- → Is there a vegetarian version of this wrap?
Smoked trout or tofu are excellent substitutes to make this wrap pescatarian or vegetarian-friendly.
- → What is the best way to roll the wrap tightly?
Use a bamboo sushi mat or a clean kitchen towel to firmly roll the nori, keeping the filling compact and moistening the edge to seal.
- → What condiments pair well with this sushi wrap?
Soy sauce or tamari, wasabi, and pickled ginger complement the flavors beautifully and add extra zest.
- → Are there gluten-free options available?
Yes, choosing tamari sauce instead of traditional soy sauce ensures the wrap remains gluten-free.