Description

This Crunchy Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups recipe is a light, refreshing, and healthy appetizer that combines the crisp texture of cucumbers with a flavorful chicken salad filling. Perfect for a quick snack or party finger food, these roll ups are packed with tender chicken, crunchy walnuts, sweet grapes, and celery all wrapped in cucumber slices, dressed with a creamy and tangy yogurt-based dressing.

Ingredients

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Chicken Salad Filling

1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup red grapes, halved
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Dressing

1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Cucumber Rolls

2 large cucumbers, sliced lengthwise into thin strips

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Instructions

Combine the Chicken Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, finely chopped celery, halved red grapes, and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Mix Dressing with Chicken Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture and stir thoroughly so that all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
Prepare Cucumber Strips: Lay the thin cucumber strips flat on a clean surface, making sure they are ready to be filled and rolled.
Assemble the Roll Ups: Place about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the chicken salad mixture at one end of each cucumber strip, then carefully roll the strip around the filling. Secure with a toothpick if necessary to keep the roll intact.
Chill Before Serving: Arrange the cucumber roll ups on a serving platter and refrigerate them for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and to serve chilled for best texture and taste.

Notes

Use seedless cucumbers if possible to avoid excess moisture and seeds in the roll ups.
For a vegan version, substitute chicken with chickpeas and use vegan mayo and yogurt alternatives.
Walnuts can be replaced with pecans or almonds for a different crunch and flavor.
These roll ups keep well in the fridge for up to 24 hours, but it’s best to consume them fresh for optimal crispness.
Adjust honey and lemon juice to taste if you prefer a sweeter or more tangy dressing.