Cucumber Salad Wrap Recipe

Creative Cucumber Wraps are the perfect healthy and refreshing appetizer—light, colorful, and bursting with flavor! Wrapped in delicate cucumber ribbons, they’re filled with sweet corn, peas, and tomatoes, then paired with a zesty lime-fish sauce. These wraps are fun to make and even more fun to eat!

Recipe

Serving: 24 pieces
Prep time: 35 minutes

For the cucumber wraps:
1 cup steamed corn
1 cup steamed peas
1 large English cucumber
1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
1 small shallot, minced
1 tablespoon cilantro stems, minced

For the sauce:
3 medium limes (about 6 tablespoons)
6 tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium red finger pepper, sliced

Instructions

1. Make the sauce:

• Roll the limes on the counter to soften them, then slice and juice into a bowl.
• Add the fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and sliced red finger pepper (or substitute with another chili, or omit for a non-spicy version).
• Whisk well and set aside.

2. Prepare the filling:

• In a mixing bowl, combine steamed corn, peas, diced tomatoes, minced shallot, and cilantro stems.
• Add 2 tablespoons of the prepared sauce and toss to mix. Set aside.

3. Slice the cucumber:

• Using a vegetable peeler, slice the cucumber lengthwise into long, thin ribbons.

4. Assemble the wraps:

• Take a cucumber ribbon and fold it into a cone shape.
• Spoon some filling into the cone. Fold the ribbon inward and tuck the rest of the strip inside to seal.
• Repeat with the remaining cucumber ribbons and filling.

5. Serve:

• Serve the cucumber wraps chilled with the tangy sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!

Tips & notes

• Use firm cucumbers: English cucumbers work best because they’re seedless and hold their shape well when sliced into ribbons.
• Make ahead: You can prep the filling and sauce ahead of time. Assemble right before serving to keep the wraps crisp.
• Chill before serving: These wraps taste extra refreshing when served cold!