Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups (Printable)
Cool cucumber ribbons filled with creamy herb chicken salad for a light bite.
# 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
→ Roll Up Components
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 creamy consistency is achieved.
02 - Slice cucumbers lengthwise using a vegetable peeler or mandoline to form thin, wide ribbons. Discard the initial slice of predominantly skin. Continue slicing until you reach the seeded center, ensuring ribbons remain pliable without tearing.
03 - Gently pat cucumber ribbons with paper towels to absorb surface moisture. This step prevents filling from becoming watery and ensures roll ups maintain structure.
04 - Place a cucumber ribbon on a flat surface. Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of chicken salad mixture along one short end. Add a baby spinach leaf if desired. Roll tightly from the filled end, securing seam underneath. Transfer to serving platter seam-side down.
05 - Continue rolling remaining cucumber ribbons with chicken salad filling until all components are used. Arrange completed roll ups attractively on serving platter.
06 - Refrigerate roll ups for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and improve texture. Serve chilled for optimal taste and structural integrity.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No cooking required, just slicing and assembling, which means your kitchen stays cool
- The perfect balance of crisp, creamy, and fresh in one single bite
- These look fancy but come together in twenty minutes flat
02 -
- Dry those cucumber ribbons thoroughly or you will end up with water pooling at the bottom of your platter
- The first cucumber slice is mostly skin and will not roll well, just eat it while you work
- If your ribbons keep breaking, you are probably slicing too thin or pressing too hard
03 -
- English cucumbers have thinner skins and fewer seeds, making them ideal for rolling
- Adding chopped nuts to the chicken salad takes the texture to another level