Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups (Print version)
Crisp cucumber ribbons filled with creamy chicken salad create refreshing bite-sized appetizers ready in 20 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Chicken Salad
01 - 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely shredded
02 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
03 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
05 - 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
06 - 2 tbsp red onion, finely minced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
08 - 1 tsp lemon juice
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ For the Roll Ups
10 - 2 large English cucumbers
11 - 1/4 cup carrot, julienned (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully blended and creamy.
02 - Wash and dry the cucumbers. Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, slice cucumbers lengthwise into long, thin ribbons. You will need about 16 even slices for rolling.
03 - Place a cucumber ribbon flat on a clean work surface. Spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons of chicken salad along one end. Top with a few julienned carrots if desired for extra crunch and color.
04 - Gently roll up the cucumber, securing the filling inside. Place seam side down on a serving platter. Repeat with remaining ingredients until all the chicken salad is used.
05 - Serve immediately for best texture, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving. Roll ups will become slightly softer after refrigeration.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No cooking required, meaning your kitchen stays cool and your prep time is genuinely minimal
- That satisfying snap when you bite through cool cucumber into creamy filling hits every craving at once
02 -
- Cucumbers release water as they sit, so assemble these no more than two hours before serving or they'll become soggy
- A mandoline creates the most uniform ribbons, but a sharp vegetable peeler works perfectly fine and might be safer
03 -
- Pat your cucumber ribbons dry with paper towels before rolling to prevent them from sliding apart
- If your cucumbers are too thick to roll, briefly microwave them for 10-15 seconds to make them pliable