Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups (Print View)

Crisp cucumber ribbons filled with creamy chicken salad create a refreshing light bite perfect for any occasion.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken Salad

01 - 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely shredded
02 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
03 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
06 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Roll Ups

10 - 2 large English cucumbers
11 - 1/4 cup carrot, julienned (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and creamy.
02 - Wash and dry cucumbers thoroughly. Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, slice cucumbers lengthwise into long, thin ribbons, approximately 16 even slices total for consistent roll ups.
03 - Lay a cucumber ribbon flat on a clean work surface. Spread approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons of chicken salad mixture along one end. Top with julienned carrots if using for added crunch and color.
04 - Gently roll the cucumber ribbon from the filled end, tucking the filling inside as you roll. Place seam side down on a serving platter to prevent unrolling.
05 - Repeat the rolling process with remaining cucumber ribbons and chicken salad until all filling is used. Arrange completed roll ups neatly on the serving platter.
06 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving; extended refrigeration may cause cucumbers to soften.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • These roll ups vanish from platters faster than anything else I serve, and people actually ask for seconds instead of pretending to be polite
  • The Greek yogurt trick makes them feel indulgent while keeping them light enough for summer afternoons when heavy food feels wrong
02 -
  • Pat the cucumber ribbons dry with paper towels before rolling, because any excess water will make the filling slide right out
  • The mandoline creates the most uniform ribbons, but a vegetable peeler works if you don't own one and you're more comfortable with a tool you already have
03 -
  • English cucumbers worth buying are usually wrapped in plastic at the grocery store, and that thin skin means you don't need to peel them before slicing
  • If your ribbons keep breaking while you're slicing, try rotating the cucumber and slicing from a different angle

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