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If you’re craving sushi but not the time and mess it usually takes, say hello to Greek sushi rolls! We’re taking all the refreshing flavors of Greek salad and rolling them up sushi-style (in under 10 minutes!). With over 20 five-star reviews, this Mediterranean twist on sushi is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

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Your New Favorite Way to Sushi

Turns out, cucumbers make an amazingly refreshing and pretty epic sushi base (who knew?!). And ever since I got my hands on a mandoline slicer, I’ve been brainstorming all the fun ways to shake up traditional sushi.

Enter Greek sushi rolls! Instead of stuffing fillings into cucumber pieces (like we do in our infamous cucumber sushi rolls), we’re thinly slicing cucumber, stuffing it with all the classic Greek flavors (think feta, tzatziki, peppers, and juicy tomatoes), and rolling it up. It’s that easy, friends!

No rice, no complicated steps—just crisp, crunchy deliciousness.

Reader rating

★★★★★

“This was really good (if you’re a cucumber lover)! I didn’t think everything would mix, but it did and it was really amazing.” —Alyssa

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Here’s What You’ll Need

These Greek sushi rolls come together with just 10 easy-to-find ingredients! Jump to the recipe card for exact measurements—this is just an overview.

  • Cucumber: The foundation of our “sushi” rolls! English cucumbers are best here since they have thinner skin, making slicing and rolling easier.
  • Plain Greek Yogurt: We’ll use this as the creamy base for our deconstructed tzatziki sauce. (Bonus: it provides a whopping 12 grams of protein in just 1/2 cup!)
  • Lemon Juice: Adds a touch of acidity to balance the creaminess of the yogurt. Fresh-squeezed is best, but bottled will work in a pinch. (Pro tip: roll the lemon before cutting it to release more juice!)
  • Garlic: You can never have enough garlic! We’ll add this to our tzatziki.
  • Fresh Dill: Fresh dill is key here, as dried dill can be too concentrated. Chop it finely to release more flavor!
  • Greek Salad Fillings: We’ll stuff these rolls with all the classics—bell peppers (any color works), red onion, and crumbled feta cheese! Feel free to add some chopped Kalamata olives for an epic combo.
A cucumber on a mandoline slicer with several thin cucumber slices on a white cutting board, perfect for preparing fresh greek sushi, next to a white cloth.
A mandoline slicer will help you get thin, even cucumber slices that are flexible enough to roll without breaking. Just be careful with your fingers!
Sliced cucumber, chopped red bell pepper, diced red onion, feta cheese, lemon halves, fresh dill, and a bowl of yogurt sauce on a white cutting board—perfect for making fresh greek sushi bites.
Gently pat the cucumber strips with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. This helps the fillings stick better and keeps the rolls from getting soggy.

Making Greek Sushi Is So Easy

Here’s a quick rundown of how we’ll make these tasty cucumber roll-ups (jump to the recipe card for the full printable instructions).

  1. Peel the cucumber into long strips with a mandolin or vegetable peeler.
  2. Mix the tzatziki with yogurt, lemon, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roll the cucumber slices with tzatziki, pepper, onion, and feta.
Picking up rolled up cucumber sushi rolls with chopsticks
Less is more here! Overfilling can make the strips hard to roll and prone to falling apart. And remember to use toothpicks to hold your cucumber sushi rolls together!

Pairs Well with

Pair your Greek sushi with more Mediterranean recipes for a healthy spread!

  • Tabbouleh: This hearty, vegan-friendly dish complements the crisp cucumber rolls so well!
  • Tzatziki Cucumber Salad: This refreshing yogurt and cucumber salad makes the perfect match for these Greek-inspired bites.
  • Eggplant Moussaka Casserole: Serve this cozy, satisfying main with Greek sushi rolls on the side for a refreshing element.
Picking up rolled up cucumber sushi rolls with chopsticks
Love sushi but not a fan of how long it takes (not to mention the mess?) Today we’re making Mediterranean-inspired Greek Sushi rolls that take everything good about Greek salad and wrap it up into a delicious sushi rolls!
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Greek Salad Sushi (Easy Rolled Cucumber)

4.87 from 22 ratings
By: Sarah Bond
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 10 rolls
If you’re craving sushi but not the time and mess it usually takes, say hello to Greek sushi rolls! We're taking all the refreshing flavors of Greek salad and rolling them up sushi-style (in under 10 minutes!). With over 20 5-star reviews, this Mediterranean twist on sushi is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients 

  • 1 cucumber
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, 120 g
  • 2 tsp lemon juice, 10 mL
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ bell pepper, finely diced
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion, 30 g
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, 30 g
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Instructions 

  • Peel: Chop the ends off the cucumber and use a mandolin or vegetable peeler to peel thin slices (lengthwise). Set slices on a few layers of paper towels and cover with a few more. Pat dry and let sit while you make the tzatziki.
    A cucumber being sliced with a black mandoline slicer, with several thin cucumber ribbons—perfect for greek sushi—lying next to it on a white surface.
  • Tzatziki: To make tzatziki, combine yogurt, lemon, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
    Best tzatziki recipe in a bowl on a marble table.
  • Roll: Spread some tzatziki onto a cucumber slice. Top with pepper, onion, and feta. Roll up and secure with a toothpick. Continue until you have used all your ingredients.
    Chopped red bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, lemon halves, feta cheese, and dill on a white cutting board—perfect ingredients for a fresh greek sushi twist.

Nutrition

Serving: 2rolls | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 3.1g | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.

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22 Comments

  1. Alyssa says:

    5 stars
    this was really good! if you’re a cucumber lover, although i didn’t think everything would mix they did it was really good and amazing.

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  2. MIR says:

    Sushi is a cultural Japanese dish that translates to “sour rice” due to the preparation involving vinegar. This has no rice, therefore isn’t relating to sushi. I get its a cute name, but these are cucumber rollups.

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  3. Nicolejamilia says:

    4 stars
    I loved the ingredients and used a cheese slicer to make the strips which worked amazingly. But I need to know the trick to making them stay so nicely, even with the toothpicks mine were a delicious mess lol I didn’t have bell pepper, so I used Kalamata olives and pickled onion, soooo good. I think next time I may just dump it all into a bowl and then use the cucumbers like a soft tortilla when you scoop bean dip.

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