Best Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups Recipe
These Best Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups offer a light, refreshing, and healthy twist on traditional chicken salad. Combining shredded chicken with creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and a tangy lime dressing, all wrapped in thinly sliced English cucumber, this no-cook appetizer or meal is perfect for warm days or as a nutritious snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad
- 1 lb cooked, shredded chicken (from 4 cooked chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken)
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 2 cups water (for soaking onion)
- Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, cubed
Dressing
- 5 tbsp cottage cheese
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- Juice of 3 limes
- Handful of fresh cilantro
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Cucumber Wrap
- 1 large English cucumber
- 2 tbsp whipped cream cheese
- Everything bagel seasoning, for topping
- Chipotle hot sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Onion: Begin by shredding 1 lb of cooked chicken using two forks or by finely dicing it. Finely dice 1/2 of a red onion and soak it in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes to reduce its sharpness, then drain thoroughly.
- Mix the Salad Components: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, drained diced onion, chopped cilantro, and cubed avocado. Gently toss to mix the ingredients evenly without mashing the avocado.
- Make the Dressing: In a blender or food processor, blend together 5 tablespoons of cottage cheese, 3 tablespoons of mayo, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, the juice of 3 limes, a handful of cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the Cucumber Wrap: Using a vegetable peeler, thinly slice the large English cucumber lengthwise. Lay the cucumber slices out on parchment paper, making sure they overlap by about one-third. Pat the slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture for easier rolling and firmer texture.
- Assemble the Cucumber Roll: Spread 2 tablespoons of whipped cream cheese evenly over the dried cucumber slices. At the bottom edge, place about 4 ounces of the chicken salad mixture, leaving margins on all sides. Add extra diced onion and avocado slices on top if desired.
- Roll and Serve: Starting from the bottom edge with the filling, carefully roll up the cucumber slices tightly, applying gentle pressure to compact the roll. Slice the roll into bite-sized pieces with a sharp knife, then sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning and drizzle chipotle hot sauce over the top for an added flavor kick. Serve immediately as a light appetizer or refreshing meal.
Notes
- Soaking the red onion in water mellows its strong flavor, making it less pungent in the salad.
- Patting cucumber slices dry helps prevent the roll-ups from becoming watery and soggy.
- You can substitute mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing.
- Use fresh rotisserie chicken for convenience and extra flavor.
- Store leftover cucumber rolls covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; they are best fresh.
- Adjust chipotle hot sauce quantity to your spice preference.
Keywords: chicken salad, cucumber roll ups, healthy appetizer, low carb, no-cook recipe, light meal, avocado chicken rolls, lime dressing
