Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups (Printable)

Crisp cucumber ribbons filled with seasoned chicken salad make an elegant, gluten-free appetizer or healthy snack.

# 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, dill, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed and mixture is creamy and well combined.
02 - Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice cucumbers lengthwise into thin, wide ribbons. Discard the first slice which is mostly skin. Continue slicing to create flexible ribbons that can roll without breaking, approximately 1/8 inch thick.
03 - Pat cucumber ribbons dry with paper towels to remove surface moisture. This step prevents the roll ups from becoming watery and helps the filling adhere better to the cucumber.
04 - Place a cucumber ribbon flat on a clean work surface. Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of chicken salad mixture along one short end of the ribbon. Add a spinach leaf on top of the filling if desired. Gently roll the cucumber around the filling, creating a tight cylinder.
05 - Place completed roll ups seam side down on a serving platter. Repeat with remaining cucumber ribbons and filling. Refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and roll ups to set.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The crunch of cool cucumber against creamy chicken salad is absolutely addictive
  • They look fancy but come together in twenty minutes flat
  • Perfect for when you want something substantial that will not leave you feeling heavy
02 -
  • Dry those cucumber ribbons thoroughly or the filling will slide right off
  • The first ribbon is always a throwaway, so do not waste your time trying to make it work
  • Chilling for ten minutes is not optional, it helps everything set up beautifully
03 -
  • A mandoline creates perfect ribbons, but a good vegetable peeler works just fine
  • If your cucumbers are too thick, shave them down slightly for easier rolling

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