Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups (Printable Version)
Cool cucumber ribbons filled with creamy chicken salad make refreshing bite-sized appetizers or light snacks.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Salad
01 - 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely chopped or shredded
02 - 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
04 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter option)
05 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
07 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tsp lemon juice
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Roll Ups
10 - 2 large English cucumbers
11 - 1/4 cup baby spinach leaves (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine chicken, celery, red onion, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, dill, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed and creamy consistency is achieved.
02 - Using vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice cucumbers lengthwise into thin, wide ribbons. Discard initial skin-heavy slice. Create flexible ribbons that hold shape without tearing.
03 - Pat cucumber ribbons thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This step ensures filling adheres properly and prevents soggy texture.
04 - Lay cucumber ribbon flat on clean surface. Spread approximately 1 tablespoon chicken salad mixture along one end. Add spinach leaf if desired. Gently roll cucumber around filling, keeping seam tight.
05 - Place completed rolls seam side down on serving platter. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and rolls to set.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crunch of fresh cucumber against creamy chicken salad creates the most satisfying texture contrast
- They look like you spent hours in the kitchen but come together in twenty minutes flat
- Perfect for those moments when you want something indulgent that still feels light
02 -
- Overfilled cucumbers will split open, so use less filling than you think you need
- Room temperature chicken salad spreads much more easily than cold
- The first cucumber ribbon is usually just skin and not flexible enough, so toss it
03 -
- English cucumbers really do work better than regular ones because the skin is more tender
- A mandoline creates more uniform ribbons, but a steady hand with a vegetable peeler works perfectly fine