Description
These Best Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll-Ups offer a fresh, light, and guilt-free lunch option combining shredded chicken salad with crisp cucumber slices. The creamy mixture of avocado, cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt-mayo blend creates a delicious, protein-packed filling wrapped in thin cucumber rounds, making this recipe perfect for a healthy, low-carb meal or snack.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad Mixture
- 1 lb cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 1 small red onion (soaked in water to mellow flavor)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (or substitute with parsley)
- 1 medium avocado (mashed just before use to prevent browning)
Creamy Dressing
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (drained)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (Greek yogurt can be used as a lighter alternative)
- 1 tsp onion powder (or fresh onions)
- 1 juiced lime (or lemon juice)
- Additional chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly
- 2 large English cucumbers (or Persian cucumbers)
- 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese (or another spreadable cheese)
- Everything bagel seasoning (to taste, optional)
- Chipotle hot sauce (to taste, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Salad Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the cooked, shredded chicken, soaked and drained red onion, chopped cilantro, and diced avocado. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Make the Creamy Dressing: In a separate bowl, blend together the drained cottage cheese, mayonnaise, onion powder, freshly squeezed lime juice, and additional chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Combine Dressing and Chicken Mixture: Fold the creamy dressing into the chicken mixture until everything is evenly coated, creating a flavorful and cohesive salad filling.
- Prepare Cucumber Slices: Thinly slice the English cucumbers about 1/8 inch thick using a mandoline or a sharp knife for uniformity. Pat the slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring they don’t become soggy when filled.
- Assemble the Roll-Ups: Take one cucumber slice and evenly spread approximately 2 tablespoons of whipped cream cheese over it. Place a spoonful of the chicken salad mixture at the base of the cucumber slice and roll it up tightly, securing the filling inside.
- Slice and Garnish: Cut each completed cucumber roll-up into bite-sized pieces. Optionally sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning for added flavor and a dash of chipotle hot sauce for a spicy kick before serving.
Notes
- Soaking red onion in water helps mellow its pungency, making it more pleasant in the salad.
- Draining cottage cheese prevents the chicken salad from becoming watery.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter dressing option.
- The avocado should be mashed just before use to maintain its vibrant green color and prevent browning.
- Everything bagel seasoning adds a nice savory crunch but is optional according to preference.
- Chipotle hot sauce can be adjusted or omitted depending on your spice tolerance.
- Using a mandoline ensures cucumber slices are uniformly thin and easier to roll.
