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Best Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups

Best Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups for a Fresh, Crunchy Bite

These Best Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups are a light, invigorating meal perfect for summer picnics, blending creamy chicken salad with crisp cucumbers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Salad
  • 1 pound cooked shredded chicken use organic or rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 1/2 medium red onion soak in water to mellow flavor
  • 1 handful cilantro substitute with parsley if desired
  • 1 large avocado mash just before adding to avoid browning
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese drain before use
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise Greek yogurt is a lighter substitute option
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder can be adjusted to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh lime is preferred
For the Cucumber Rolls
  • 1 large English cucumber Persian cucumbers can be used as a substitute
  • 1 cup whipped cream cheese choose flavored varieties for extra kick
Optional Extras
  • to taste everything bagel seasoning optional topping
  • to taste chipotle hot sauce for added spiciness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • food processor
  • Mandoline slicer
  • paper towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Shred 1 pound of cooked chicken and soak 1/2 of a red onion in cold water for 10 minutes. Drain well.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, drained red onion, chopped cilantro, and cubed avocado. Fold together.
  3. Blend 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and the juice of one lime until smooth.
  4. Mix the dressing with the chicken salad until evenly coated. Chill for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  5. Thinly slice an English cucumber into 1/8 inch-thick rounds and pat dry with a paper towel.
  6. Spread whipped cream cheese onto each cucumber slice. Top with 2 tablespoons of chicken salad and roll tightly.
  7. Slice each roll into bite-sized pieces and arrange on a platter. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning and drizzle with chipotle hot sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the shredded chicken and cucumbers are dry to maintain crunch. Assemble roll-ups just before serving for best texture.

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