Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups (Printable version)

Crisp cucumber wraps filled with creamy chicken salad make refreshing bite-sized appetizers ready in minutes.

# 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)

# How to Make It:

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 fully incorporated and the mixture reaches a spreadable consistency.
02 - Wash and pat dry the English cucumbers. Using a mandoline slicer or vegetable peeler, slice each cucumber lengthwise into long, thin ribbons. Aim for approximately 16 even, pliable slices that can be easily rolled without breaking.
03 - Lay a cucumber ribbon flat on a clean work surface. Spread approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons of the chicken salad mixture evenly along one short end. Add a few julienne carrots on top if using for added crunch and color.
04 - Starting from the filled end, gently roll the cucumber ribbon around the chicken salad filling to create a tight cylinder. Place each roll seam-side down on a serving platter to prevent unrolling.
05 - Repeat the rolling process with remaining cucumber ribbons and chicken salad until all filling is used. Ensure rolls are uniform in size for consistent presentation.
06 - Serve immediately for optimal crunch, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving. If refrigerating, bring to room temperature for 10 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The cool crunch against creamy filling feels like a little spa moment in every bite
  • They vanish from plates faster than you can say appetizer, leaving guests hunting for the recipe
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble last minute without any stress
02 -
  • Pat those cucumber ribbons dry with paper towels before filling or you'll end up with water pooling on your platter
  • If your cucumbers have thick seeds, scoop them out before slicing to avoid watery roll ups
  • Don't assemble these more than 2 hours ahead or the cucumber starts to weep and loses that perfect crispness
03 -
  • The best chicken salad texture comes from hand-shredded chicken, never ground or food-processed
  • Room temperature filling spreads more easily without tearing delicate cucumber ribbons

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