Description

These Best Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll-Ups offer a fresh, light, and guilt-free lunch option packed with protein, creamy textures, and vibrant flavors. Featuring shredded chicken combined with avocado and a creamy cottage cheese-based dressing, tucked inside crisp cucumber slices for a healthy, refreshing, and easy-to-make dish perfect for summer or anytime you want a nutritious snack.

Ingredients

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Chicken Salad Mixture

1 lb cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
1 small red onion, soaked in water to mellow flavor
1/4 cup cilantro (or parsley as substitute)
1 medium avocado, mashed just before use

Creamy Dressing

1/2 cup cottage cheese, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative)
1 tsp onion powder (or fresh onions)
1 juiced lime (or lemon juice)
Additional cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

Cucumber Roll-Up Components

2 large English cucumbers (or Persian cucumbers)
1/2 cup whipped cream cheese (or another spreadable cheese)
Everything bagel seasoning, to taste (optional)
Chipotle hot sauce, to taste (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Soak the red onion in water to mellow its flavor and drain the cottage cheese to remove excess moisture, which prevents a watery salad.
Mix the Chicken Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked, shredded chicken, drained red onion, chopped cilantro, and mashed avocado. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
Make the Creamy Dressing: In a separate bowl, blend the drained cottage cheese, mayonnaise, onion powder, lime juice, additional chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth. Fold this creamy dressing into the chicken mixture to coat it evenly.
Slice the Cucumbers: Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the English cucumbers into thin rounds approximately 1/8 inch thick. Pat the slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Assemble the Roll-Ups: Take each cucumber slice and spread about 2 tablespoons of whipped cream cheese evenly across the surface. Add a spoonful of the chicken salad mixture at the base, then roll the cucumber slice tightly around the filling.
Serve and Garnish: Cut each cucumber roll-up into bite-sized pieces. Optionally, sprinkle everything bagel seasoning and a dash of chipotle hot sauce over the roll-ups for extra flavor and spice.

Notes

Soaking the red onion helps mellow its sharpness for a milder taste.
Draining the cottage cheese is crucial to avoid a watery salad texture.
Use ripe avocado and mash just before mixing to prevent browning.
Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
Use a mandoline for even and thin cucumber slices for easier rolling.
Everything bagel seasoning and chipotle hot sauce are optional but add bold flavor enhancements.
These roll-ups are best served fresh but can be stored refrigerated for up to 24 hours.