Cucumber Roses
Cucumber Roses are a simple decorative garnish made from thinly sliced cucumbers. They add height, color, and a fresh look to charcuterie boards, brunch platters, and spring holiday spreads.
Servings: 8 roses
Calories: 12kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumbers cut very thin - See NOTES
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber very thin. The slices should bend easily and feel floppy when picked up. Thick slices will not roll properly and are the most common reason cucumber roses fall apart.
- Line the cucumber slices on a flat surface, overlapping each slice by at least half to create a continuous strip. I use 12–14 thin slices total, which are rolled together and then cut in half to make 2 cucumber roses.
- Starting at one end, gently roll the cucumber slices together, keeping the roll snug but not tight.
- Using a sharp knife, slowly cut the roll in half. One side may loosen slightly, which is normal.
- If one half loosens, gently roll it back into shape using your fingers.
- Set each cucumber rose cut side down on your serving platter to help them stay upright and hold their shape.
Notes
I use 12-14 thin slices PER rose. How many roses you get will large depend on the size of the cucumber and how thick each slice ends up being.
Nutrition
Serving: 1rose | Calories: 12kcal