Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups (Print)

Creamy chicken salad wrapped in refreshing cucumber ribbons for a light, satisfying bite.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken Salad

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 for lighter option)
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 Ups

10 - 2 large English cucumbers
11 - 1/4 cup baby spinach leaves (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Combine cooked chicken, celery, red onion, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, parsley, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture holds together well.
02 - Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice cucumbers lengthwise into thin, wide ribbons. Discard the initial slice consisting primarily of skin. Continue slicing to create flexible ribbons that can roll without breaking but are substantial enough to hold the filling.
03 - Pat cucumber ribbons thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess surface moisture. This step prevents the filling from becoming watery and helps the roll ups 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 of the ribbon. If desired, place a baby spinach leaf on top of the chicken salad before rolling.
05 - Gently roll the cucumber ribbon around the filling, creating a tight cylinder. Place each completed roll seam side down on a serving platter. Continue until all ribbons and filling are used.
06 - Refrigerate the assembled roll ups for at least 10 minutes before serving. This chilling period allows flavors to meld and helps the rolls maintain their shape when handled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get all the satisfaction of chicken salad without the heavy bread weighing you down
  • These look fancy but take about twenty minutes from start to finish, and nobody has to know how easy they were
02 -
  • The first couple of roll ups might feel awkward, but you will get the hang of the rolling motion quickly
  • If your cucumber ribbons keep breaking, try peeling slightly thicker strips or choose a different cucumber
03 -
  • Use the widest part of the cucumber for your ribbons, as the ends tend to be too narrow to roll properly
  • If your chicken salad feels too thick, add another teaspoon of lemon juice rather than more mayonnaise

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