Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups (Printable)

Fresh cucumber wraps filled with creamy chicken salad make perfect light bites

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken Salad

01 - 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely shredded
02 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
03 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
06 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
09 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Roll Ups

10 - 2 large English cucumbers
11 - 1/4 cup carrot, julienned (optional)

# Steps:

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 distributed and the mixture is creamy and well blended.
02 - Wash and dry cucumbers thoroughly. Using a mandoline slicer or vegetable peeler, slice cucumbers lengthwise into long, thin ribbons. Create approximately 16 even slices for consistent rolling.
03 - Lay a cucumber ribbon flat on a clean work surface. Spread about 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 crunch and color.
04 - Gently roll the cucumber ribbon from the filled end, tucking in the filling as you roll to secure it inside. Place each roll seam side down on a serving platter.
05 - Continue the process with remaining cucumber ribbons and chicken salad until all filling is used, creating approximately 16 roll ups.
06 - Serve immediately for optimal crispness, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving. For best texture, avoid refrigerating longer than 2 hours as cucumbers may become watery.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Each bite delivers that perfect crunch followed by cool creamy comfort without any heavy carbs weighing you down
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble right before guests arrive which means less stress and more time actually enjoying the party
02 -
  • Overfilling the ribbons is the number one mistake I made my first few times and they will burst open when you try to roll them
  • Patting the cucumber ribbons dry with paper towels before filling prevents them from getting soggy too quickly
03 -
  • Room temperature filling is much easier to work with so take it out of the fridge about fifteen minutes before assembling
  • The mandoline makes uniform ribbons but a steady hand with a vegetable peeler works just as well if you prefer fewer kitchen gadgets

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