Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups (Printable)
Cool cucumber ribbons filled with creamy chicken salad, fresh herbs, and vegetables. A refreshing low-carb appetizer or snack ready in minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Salad Filling
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
05 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Cucumber Rolls
10 - 2 large English cucumbers
11 - 1/4 cup baby spinach leaves (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine cooked chicken, celery, red onion, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture reaches a spreadable consistency.
02 - Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice cucumbers lengthwise into thin, wide ribbons. Discard the initial slice containing mostly skin. Continue slicing to create flexible ribbons that can hold filling without tearing.
03 - Pat cucumber ribbons thoroughly with paper towels to eliminate surface moisture. This step prevents filling from becoming watery and helps rolls maintain their structure.
04 - Lay a cucumber ribbon flat on a clean work surface. Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of chicken salad mixture along one short end. Add a baby spinach leaf if desired. Gently roll the cucumber around the filling, starting from the filled end and rolling tightly.
05 - Place completed rolls seam side down on a serving platter. Repeat with remaining ribbons and filling. Refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and rolls to set properly.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The cool crunch of cucumber contrasts perfectly with creamy chicken salad
- They come together in twenty minutes flat when you need something impressive
- Each roll is a perfect two bite pop of flavor
02 -
- The first cucumber slice is usually just skin, so dont feel bad about tossing it to get to the good ribbons underneath
- Drying the cucumber ribbons is the secret step that prevents your roll ups from becoming soggy
- If your ribbons keep breaking, try slicing a bit thicker or use a mandoline for more consistent results
03 -
- Room temperature chicken salad spreads much more easily than cold
- A light sprinkling of everything bagel seasoning on top adds unexpected flavor