Best Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups Recipe
These Best Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups are a light, refreshing, and flavorful appetizer or meal option. Crafted with shredded chicken, creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and a tangy lime dressing, wrapped in thinly sliced English cucumber and accented with everything bagel seasoning and chipotle hot sauce, they offer a perfect blend of textures and flavors for a healthy, low-carb delight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (using pre-cooked chicken)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 12 roll ups (serves 4 as a light meal or appetizer) 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Salad
- Method: No-cook (using pre-cooked chicken and raw cucumber slices)
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad
- 1 lb cooked, shredded chicken (from 4 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 Wraps
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp whipped cream cheese
- Everything bagel seasoning, for topping
- Chipotle hot sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Onion: Start by shredding 1 lb of cooked chicken using two forks or finely dice it. Finely dice 1/2 red onion and soak it in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes to mellow its flavor. Drain thoroughly before use.
- Mix the Salad Components: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, drained onion, chopped fresh cilantro, and cubed avocado. Gently toss to mix evenly.
- Make the Dressing: Blend 5 tbsp cottage cheese, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp onion powder, juice of 3 limes, a handful of cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Pour this dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Prepare the Cucumber Wrap: Use a peeler to thinly slice a large English cucumber. Lay the slices on parchment paper, overlapping them by about one-third. Pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Assemble the Cucumber Roll: Spread 2 tablespoons of whipped cream cheese evenly over the cucumber slices. Add about 4 ounces of the chicken salad mixture at the bottom, leaving space on all sides. Top with additional onion and avocado slices if desired.
- Roll and Serve: Carefully roll up the cucumber slices tightly from the bottom to enclose the filling. Slice the roll with a sharp knife. Finish by sprinkling everything bagel seasoning and drizzling chipotle hot sauce on top. Serve immediately as a light meal or appetizer.
Notes
- Soaking the red onion is crucial to reduce its sharpness and add a milder flavor.
- Use a sharp vegetable peeler or mandoline for thin and even cucumber slices.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle hot sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- This recipe works well with rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavor.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cottage cheese and whipped cream cheese with vegan alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 roll ups
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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