Description
The Best Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups are a refreshing, healthy, and satisfying lunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked, shredded chicken
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- 2 cups water (for soaking onion)
- 1 avocado, cubed
- Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 5 tbsp cottage cheese
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- Juice of 3 limes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 large English cucumber
- 2 tbsp whipped cream cheese
- Everything bagel seasoning, for topping
- Chipotle hot sauce, optional
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your chicken and onion. If you haven’t already, shred the cooked chicken into manageable pieces using your hands or two forks. Transfer the diced red onion into a bowl filled with water and let it soak for about 10 minutes. This soaking period helps to mellow the sharpness of the onion while keeping its crunch, hence adding freshness to your roll-ups. Once done, drain the water well and set the onion aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, soaked onion, cubed avocado, and chopped fresh cilantro. Toss gently to combine, ensuring each piece is nicely coated in the mix and the ingredients are evenly distributed. This chicken salad is all about balance; the creaminess of the avocado and the fresh herbs beautifully complement the chicken.
- To create a flavorful dressing that enhances the chicken salad, you’ll want to blend together the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, onion powder, juice of three limes, additional cilantro, salt, and black pepper to taste in a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture achieves a smooth and creamy consistency. This tangy dressing packs a punch and will elevate your chicken salad, adding a delicious layer of flavor.
- Grab your English cucumber and use a vegetable peeler to slice it into long, thin ribbons. The goal here is to achieve thin, flexible slices that can be easily rolled without breaking. Lay the overlapping slices out on parchment paper and pat them dry gently to remove excess moisture.
- Now it’s time for the fun part! Take your prepared cucumber slices and spread a thin layer of whipped cream cheese across each ribbon. Then, spoon about 4 ounces of the chicken salad mixture near the bottom edge of the cucumber slice. For a heartier bite, feel free to add in extra avocado or some diced onions before rolling them up tightly. It’s okay if some of the filling peeks out; that’s part of the charm!
- Carefully roll the cucumber slices tightly from the bottom, ensuring that the filling stays intact. Once they are rolled up, use a sharp knife to slice them into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle the tops with everything bagel seasoning for added crunch and flavor, and drizzle with chipotle hot sauce if you like a kick!
Notes
Ensure your cucumbers are fresh for the best texture — they should be firm and without soft spots. For a better flavor, allow the chicken salad to chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before assembling the roll-ups.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
Nutrition
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Protein: 28 g