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    Home » Appetizers » Fresh Veggie Zucchini Roll-Ups

    Fresh Veggie Zucchini Roll-Ups

    Published: Jun 26, 2017 · Modified: Jun 24, 2022 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 37 Comments

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    These Fresh Veggie Zucchini Roll-Ups with cream cheese are crisp, crunchy and flavoured with creamy Caesar dressing. A perfect party appetizer or healthy snack for kids!


    Disclosure:  I was monetarily compensated by Litehouse Inc. but all opinions in this post are my own.

    Fresh Veggie Zucchini Roll-ups with cream cheese and fresh garden vegetables.

    These Fresh Veggie Zucchini Roll-Ups are so good, so fresh, and so fun to eat!

    When Litehouse asked me to create a recipe that was fun, innovative, creative and used fresh, vibrant ingredients, I had a gazillion ideas circulating in my head. I spent several hours in my kitchen, experimenting with different ideas, using Denis as taste-tester.

    I finally decided on these Fresh Veggies Zucchini Roll-Ups. Finger food! Fresh! Crunchy, delicious and healthy veggie finger foods! If you're looking for recipes for vegetable appetizers or finger food, this is one to make!

    Fresh veggie zucchini roll-up appetizers on a white platter.

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    • Who would have thought a raw zucchini appetizer could look (and taste) so spectacular?
    • If you've followed my blog for a while, you know how I like to create fun finger foods and appetizers. These Zucchini Roll-Ups are an ideal appetizer for any time of year because you can vary the veggies you roll up inside, depending on what is in season.
    • With zucchini blossoming in my garden and oodles of fresh veggies available in local stores and markets, creating a recipe that was fresh and easy was a logical choice.
    • These Veggie Zucchini Roll-Ups make a healthy sushi-style snack for kids' lunches, too! I watched as the kids dipped and devoured these, crunching away on fresh veggies straight from the garden.
    • Finger food is fun food for any age, but especially for kids.

    Tip: Use refrigerated dressings for the best flavour

    While I often make my own salad dressings and vinaigrettes, I've been a fan of Litehouse dressings and dips for years. Cold is where it's sold! I buy their preservative-free, refrigerated dressings right in the produce section, next to the fresh veggies and fruit.

    Litehouse Caesar Dressing and Dip is one of my favourites. It's a full-bodied dressing loaded with garlic and Parmesan. It tastes like I've gone to all the work of making my own Caesar dressing! It paired perfectly with low-fat cream cheese in these veggie finger foods.

    We want our kids (and grandkids) to learn to love a variety of fresh vegetables. Why not help them to do so by serving veggies with fresh, preservative-free dressing that they love? Real veggies deserve real dressings!

    Fresh Zucchini Roll-ups with raw colourful vegetables on a white tray

    🛒 Ingredients

    •  cream cheese, low-fat if desired
    •  Litehouse Caesar Dressing to flavour the cream cheese and more for a dip!
    • zucchini 
    • assortment of fresh vegetables, cut into matchsticks

    🔪How to make Veggie Zucchini Roll-ups Appetizer

    1. Begin by combining cream cheese with Litehouse Caesar dressing. Set aside in the refrigerator to allow the flavours to blend.

    2. Choose a zucchini that is about 8 -10 inches (20 - 25 cm) long. Use a vegetable peeler or a mandolin to slice it lengthwise into long very thin ribbons. If the strips are too thick, they will break when you roll them. The first few strips will be too narrow for these roll-ups, so save them for a salad or some other use.

    Zucchini strips for Fresh Zucchini Roll Ups

    TIP: Lay the zucchini strips on paper towel and pat dry to absorb excess moisture so the Caesar-cream cheese mixture will adhere.

    3. Cut the vegetables you've chosen into thin matchsticks. I use bell peppers, carrots, cucumber, green onion, red onion, sugar snap peas, lettuce leaves and fennel fronds, but you can use your own combinations, making sure you have a variety of colours to keep the roll-ups interesting.
    Fresh Veggies for Zucchini Roll Ups

    4. Spread the Caesar-cream cheese mixture evenly but thinly on each strip. Lay the cut vegetables on top, keeping their ends even with one long edge of the zucchini strip, then roll it up.

    The Caesar-cream cheese mixture acts like glue to hold the roll-ups together. You won't need a toothpick if you've sliced the strips thinly.
    Preparing Zucchini Roll-ups

    5. Serve with extra Caesar dressing for dipping, or refrigerate in a covered container until serving time. These zucchini roll-ups taste best soon after you've assembled them. Eat them while they're crisp and crunchy!

    Dipping Fresh Veggie Zucchini Roll ups with Caesar dip 1

    Possible ways to vary these raw zucchini wraps

    • Use different flavoured dressings, like Blue Cheese, Ranch or your family's favourite variety.
    • Keep this recipe vegan by using vegan cream cheese spread.
    • Use pesto as a spread! Make this 5-Minute Basil Cashew Pesto and mix it with the cream cheese for an Italian flavoured veggie appetizer.

    🗒 More ways to enjoy fresh veggies

    You might also like this Creamy Cannellini Lemon Feta Dip.

    Crispy Raw Kohlrabi Sticks with Dijon Dilly Dip

    Avocado Green Goddess Dressing and Dip

    Watch the VIDEO below to see how EASY it is to make these Fresh Veggie Zucchini Roll-Ups!

    When you make this recipe, please leave a comment below. I love hearing from you! Thanks in advance! Subscribe to my newsletter and have new recipes delivered straight to your inbox!

    🗒 More finger foods and party appetizers

    • Easy Lemon Curd Fruit Dip
    • Easy Make-Ahead Smoked Salmon Dip (Small Batch)
    • Smoked Salmon Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese
    • Cranberry Walnut Beggars' Purses Appetizer
    Fresh Veggie Caesar Zucchini Roll-Ups

    Fresh Veggie Zucchini Roll-Ups Appetizer

    These Fresh Veggie Zucchini Roll-Ups are crisp, crunchy and flavoured with Caesar cream cheese. They're a perfect veggie finger food party appetizer or healthy snack for kids.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 16 pieces
    Calories: 73kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 4 oz. (½ brick) cream cheese, low-fat if desired
    • 2 tablespoon Litehouse Caesar Dressing
    • 1 medium zucchini, 8 - 10 inches long
    • assortment of fresh vegetables, cut into matchsticks
    • ½ cup Litehouse Caesar Dressing and Dip, for dipping

    Instructions

    • Combine softened cream cheese and Litehouse Caesar dressing in a small bowl with a fork or use a small food processor to combine.
    • Slice zucchini lengthwise into thin strips. Use a mandolin or a sharp vegetable peeler. Lay out on paper towel and press dry to remove excess moisture.
    • Slice fresh vegetables into thin matchsticks.
    • Spread the Caesar-cream cheese mixture evenly but thinly on each strip. Lay the cut vegetables on top, keeping their ends even with one long edge of the zucchini strip then roll. Roll tightly, adding an extra dab of mix to secure the end.
    • Serve immediately, or chill in refrigerator until serving time. Best consumed on the same day.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 644IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    This recipe was inspired by Good Housekeeping.

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    Comments

    1. Danielle Cushing

      July 10, 2017 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      These look awesome! Such a cool idea and perfect for my beach vacay next week!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 14, 2017 at 4:24 pm

        Thanks Danielle! Have a great vacation!

        Reply
    2. Constance Smith

      July 10, 2017 at 3:56 am

      I love recipes like this. I think they are a great way to get kids to eat their veggies. They're like "dipping salads."

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 14, 2017 at 4:23 pm

        Definitely kid-approved!

        Reply
    3. Sarah

      July 10, 2017 at 12:19 am

      5 stars
      These are stunning! I love serving veggies for parties and this is definitely a showstopper!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 14, 2017 at 4:23 pm

        Thanks Sarah! I find that people always like to have a veggie option at parties.

        Reply
    4. Sophie | Delightful Plate

      July 09, 2017 at 6:35 pm

      They look so cute, and what a great way to eat more vegetables! I love party appetizers that don't require a lot of time to prepare but still look impressive.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 09, 2017 at 7:28 pm

        Thanks Sophie! They're cute for a party, and kids appreciate the cuteness factor too!

        Reply
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