Prosciutto-Wrapped Avocado with Goat Cheese and Arugula

updated Aug 20, 2019
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Avocados star in these easy keto roll-ups, which are just right for lunches or appetizers.

Serves4

Prep15 seconds

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In all of their retro glory, ham, cream cheese, and pickle roll-ups hit all the right notes of savory, salty, creamy, and tangy. But it’s about time we update that classic party appetizer. Here, salty strips of prosciutto and lemony goat cheese are rolled around creamy avocado slices and peppery arugula for an appetizer that few can resist.

Here’s How to Tell If an Avocado Is Ripe

The key to these roll-ups is starting with a perfectly ripe avocado. Pluck the stem: If it’s green underneath, the fruit is ready to serve. If it’s brown, the avocado is past its prime. Struggling to remove the stem? That’s the sign of an underripe avocado.

A ripe avocado will also yield slightly to pressure when pressed at the poles. Don’t squeeze around the equator, as that will lead to bruises and brown spots. 

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Avocado Roll-Ups are the Best Keto-Friendly Appetizer

The surest way to keep breadsticks at bay when you’re following the keto diet is to make the most utterly appealing appetizer (or lunch!). These prosciutto and avocado roll-ups are the ideal finger food to serve on a snack board or to pack in your lunch, and with just 5.3 net carbs per serving, you’ll easily be able to keep your macros in check. 

Prosciutto-Wrapped Avocado with Goat Cheese and Arugula

Avocados star in these easy keto roll-ups, which are just right for lunches or appetizers.

Prep time 15 seconds

Serves 4

Nutritional Info

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces

    fresh goat cheese

  • 2 tablespoons

    freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

  • 1/2 teaspoon

    freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon

    kosher salt

  • 8 thin slices

    prosciutto (4 ounces)

  • 1 1/2 cups

    arugula

  • 2

    ripe medium avocados, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Mix the goat cheese, lemon juice, pepper, and salt in a small bowl until smooth and combined. Lay the prosciutto slices on a work surface. Spread 2 to 3 teaspoons of the goat cheese mixture on each slice of prosciutto. Divide the arugula among the prosciutto, laying the greens at one end of each slice. Top each pile of greens evenly with 2 to 3 avocado slices. Working with one prosciutto slice at a time and starting from the end with the avocado, roll up into a tight bundle.

Recipe Notes

Storage: Roll-ups are best eaten the day they are made. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day.