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 sushi wrap recipe quickly became a holiday favorite in my family because of its fresh flavors and simple preparation.
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 This recipe often brings the family together during holidays as everyone enjoys rolling and sharing these colorful sushi wraps.
Required Tools
Bamboo sushi mat or clean kitchen towel, Sharp knife, Mixing bowl, Cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains fish (smoked salmon) egg dairy (cottage cheese cream cheese). Nori and vegetables are generally allergen-free but check labels for cross-contamination. For gluten-free use tamari instead of soy sauce. Always verify ingredient labels if you have food allergies.
Nutritional Information
Calories 230 Total Fat 10 g Carbohydrates 8 g Protein 24 g per serving 1/4 recipe
Save This sushi wrap recipe is both nutritious and easy to customize for any occasion.
Recipe Q&A
- → What ingredients add protein to this wrap?
Smoked salmon, cottage cheese, and hard-boiled eggs provide a rich source of protein in this wrap.
- → Can I make this wrap gluten-free?
Yes, using tamari instead of soy sauce ensures the wrap stays gluten-free.
- → How do I keep the wrap from falling apart?
Roll the nori sheet tightly using a bamboo mat or clean towel and moisten the edge with water to seal properly.
- → Are there vegetarian alternatives for this wrap?
Yes, substitute smoked salmon with smoked trout or tofu to create a pescatarian or vegetarian version.
- → What makes this wrap suitable for holidays?
Its colorful presentation, fresh ingredients, and high protein content make it a festive, nutritious option for gatherings.
- → Can I add extra protein options?
Adding cooked quinoa or swapping cream cheese for Greek yogurt can boost the protein content further.