Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups (Printable)
Crisp cucumber ribbons filled with creamy chicken salad, fresh herbs, and vegetables. A light, refreshing appetizer or snack ready in 20 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Salad Filling
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# Directions:
01 - Combine cooked chicken, celery, red onion, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, dill, parsley, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture reaches a creamy, spreadable consistency.
02 - Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice English cucumbers lengthwise into thin, wide ribbons. Discard the initial slice consisting primarily of skin. Continue slicing to create flexible ribbons that can roll without breaking but maintain enough structure to hold the filling.
03 - Pat cucumber ribbons thoroughly with paper towels to eliminate surface moisture. This critical step prevents the filling from becoming watery and ensures the roll ups maintain their structure during assembly.
04 - Lay a cucumber ribbon flat on a clean work surface. Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of the chicken salad mixture evenly along one short end. Top with a baby spinach leaf if desired. Starting from the filled end, gently roll the cucumber around the filling, creating a tight cylinder.
05 - Place completed rolls seam side down on a serving platter. Continue assembling with remaining ribbons and filling. Refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and improve texture.
# Expert Tips:
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- You get all the satisfaction of creamy chicken salad without the heavy bread, and the cool cucumber somehow makes everything taste fresher
- These disappear faster than any appetizer I have ever made, and people always assume they took way more skill than they actually do
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- Moisture is your enemy here, so pat those cucumbers dry like your life depends on it or these will become a soggy mess within an hour
- The ribbons tear more easily than you expect, so make extra slices just in case and handle them gently when rolling
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- A light sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning on top adds an unexpected crunch that everyone will ask about
- If your cucumbers are particularly thick, use a knife to shave down some of the flesh before slicing so the ribbons are not too unwieldy to roll