Description
Delicious Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups are a fresh, light, and nutritious lunch option featuring shredded chicken combined with creamy avocado, tangy lime, and herbs, all rolled in crisp cucumber slices. This no-cook recipe is perfect for a quick, healthy meal with a refreshing crunch and a flavorful, spicy finish.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad Mixture
- 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken (Use rotisserie chicken for convenience)
- 1/4 cup Red Onion (Soaked in water to mellow flavor, then drained and chopped)
- 1/2 cup Cilantro (Fresh or substitute with parsley)
- 1 medium Avocado (Cubed or mashed just before combining)
- 1/2 cup Cottage Cheese (Drained to minimize moisture)
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise (Substitute yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder (Optional: use garlic powder instead)
- 1 lime (Fresh juice preferred)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cucumber Roll Ups
- 2 medium English Cucumbers (Thin skin and fewer seeds, thinly sliced about 1/8 inch)
- Cream Cheese (Approximately 2 tablespoons per cucumber slice)
- Everything Bagel Seasoning (For garnish)
- Chipotle Hot Sauce (For drizzling before serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, drained and chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, and cubed avocado. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Make the Dressing: In a food processor, blend the drained cottage cheese, mayonnaise, onion powder, fresh lime juice, additional chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour this creamy dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir to coat everything evenly without mashing the avocado too much.
- Slice the Cucumbers: Thinly slice the English cucumbers to about 1/8 inch thickness. Lay slices on paper towels and gently blot to remove excess moisture to prevent sogginess in the roll ups.
- Assemble the Roll Ups: Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of cream cheese on each cucumber slice. Add a spoonful of the prepared chicken salad mixture onto the cream cheese layer. Roll each cucumber slice tightly around the filling, then slice the rolls into bite-sized pieces for easy serving.
- Garnish and Serve: Arrange the cucumber roll-ups on a platter. Sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning and drizzle chipotle hot sauce over the top to add a spicy, savory kick. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and crunch.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add flavor.
- Soaking red onions in water mellows their sharpness, creating a more balanced flavor.
- Drain cottage cheese well to avoid excess moisture in the salad.
- The recipe uses no cooking and relies on assembling fresh ingredients for a quick and healthy meal.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, healthier option.
- Use English cucumbers for their thin skin and fewer seeds, which make better roll-ups.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle hot sauce to taste for spiciness.
