Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups (Printable)
Refreshing cucumber wraps filled with creamy chicken salad, ready in 20 minutes for light appetizers or lunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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)
# Method:
01 - Combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture is creamy and well blended.
02 - Wash and dry the cucumbers thoroughly. Using a mandoline slicer or vegetable peeler, slice cucumbers lengthwise into long, thin ribbons. Prepare approximately 16 even slices that are pliable enough for rolling without tearing.
03 - Place a cucumber ribbon flat on a clean work surface. Spread approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons of chicken salad mixture along one end of the ribbon. Add a few julienned carrots on top if using for extra texture and color.
04 - Gently roll the cucumber ribbon starting from the filled end, tucking in the filling securely as you roll. Place each completed roll seam side down on a serving platter to maintain its shape.
05 - Repeat the rolling process with remaining cucumber ribbons and chicken salad until all filling is used. Serve immediately for optimal crispness, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving. For best results, bring to room temperature for 10 minutes before serving if refrigerated.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- Everything tastes better when it is wrapped in something crisp and refreshing
- These look like you spent hours but come together in twenty minutes flat
02 -
- Pat your cucumbers dry with paper towels before slicing, otherwise the filling will slide right off
- Do not overfill the roll ups or they will burst open when you try to cut them for serving
03 -
- If your cucumbers are too thick to roll comfortably, sprinkle the ribbons with salt and let them sit for ten minutes before patting them dry
- Chill your mixing bowl for ten minutes before making the chicken salad, and everything will taste even fresher