Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups (Print View)
Crisp cucumber wraps filled with creamy chicken salad create refreshing, bite-sized roll ups ready in 20 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Salad
01 - 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely shredded
02 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
03 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
05 - 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
06 - 2 tbsp red onion, finely minced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
08 - 1 tsp lemon juice
09 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Roll Ups
10 - 2 large English cucumbers
11 - 1/4 cup carrot, julienned (optional)
# Method:
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 is creamy and uniform.
02 - Wash and dry cucumbers thoroughly. Using a mandoline slicer or vegetable peeler, slice cucumbers lengthwise into long, thin ribbons. Aim for approximately 16 even, pliable slices that will roll easily without tearing.
03 - Lay a cucumber ribbon flat on a clean work surface. Spread approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons of chicken salad mixture evenly along one short end. Add a few julienned carrots on top if using. Gently roll the cucumber starting from the filled end, tucking in the filling as you roll. Place seam side down on a serving platter.
04 - Repeat the rolling process with remaining cucumber ribbons and chicken salad until all components are used. Serve immediately for optimal crispness, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving. If refrigerating, bring to room temperature for 10 minutes prior to serving.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The crunch of fresh cucumber against creamy chicken salad creates the most satisfying texture contrast
- Perfect for those days when you need something impressive but absolutely refuse to turn on your oven
- These disappear shockingly fast at parties, so consider doubling the batch
02 -
- Cucumber ribbons can be surprisingly delicate — if one tears, just layer another piece underneath and keep going
- Room temperature chicken salad spreads much more easily than cold, so let it sit out for 10 minutes before assembling
03 -
- Pat your cucumber ribbons dry with paper towels before assembling to prevent watery roll ups
- If your chicken salad feels too thick, add another teaspoon of Greek yogurt to reach spreadable consistency