Description
These Crunchy Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups offer a light, refreshing, and healthy appetizer option perfect for parties or snacks. Combining tender chicken breast with crunchy nuts, tangy mayonnaise, and fresh cucumber slices creates a delicious, no-cook dish that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds or pecans
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries or grapes, sliced
Roll Ups
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Salad: In a medium bowl, combine the finely chopped cooked chicken breast, diced celery, chopped red onion, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until the ingredients are well blended.
- Add Nuts and Dried Fruit: Stir in the chopped toasted almonds or pecans along with the dried cranberries or sliced grapes, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the chicken salad.
- Prepare the Cucumber Slices: Lay the thin cucumber slices flat on a clean surface and gently pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. This step helps prevent sogginess when rolling.
- Assemble the Roll Ups: Place a small spoonful of chicken salad on one end of each cucumber slice. Carefully roll the cucumber slices up to form spirals, encasing the filling inside.
- Secure and Garnish: If needed, use a toothpick to hold each roll up in place. Arrange the finished roll ups on a serving platter and garnish with freshly chopped dill or parsley.
- Serve Fresh: Serve immediately for the best texture and freshness, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch and sweetness, finely diced apples can be added to the chicken salad mixture.
- Substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier version of the salad.
- These roll ups are best enjoyed fresh but can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
