Description
Crunchy Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups are a refreshing and light appetizer featuring a flavorful chicken salad wrapped in thin cucumber strips. This no-cook recipe combines tender shredded chicken, crisp celery, sweet grapes, and crunchy walnuts, all coated in a creamy yogurt-based dressing with a hint of honey and mustard. Perfect for a healthy snack or party appetizer, these roll ups are easy to assemble and offer a delightful balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Salad
- 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
Assembly
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced lengthwise into thin strips
Instructions
- Combine Chicken Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, chopped celery, halved grapes, and chopped walnuts ensuring even distribution.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Mix Dressing with Chicken Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture and stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the creamy dressing.
- Lay Out Cucumber Strips: Place the thin cucumber strips flat on a clean surface, making sure they are wide enough to hold the filling.
- Assemble Roll Ups: Spoon about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the chicken salad mixture onto one end of each cucumber strip, then gently roll the cucumber around the filling. Secure each roll with a toothpick if necessary to hold its shape.
- Chill Before Serving: Arrange the cucumber roll ups neatly on a serving platter and refrigerate them for approximately 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and to serve chilled.
Notes
- For easier rolling, slice cucumbers thinly using a mandoline slicer.
- Can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds for different nutty flavors.
- Use low-fat mayonnaise and Greek yogurt to reduce calories and fat content.
- These roll ups can be prepared a few hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Serve as a light appetizer or healthy snack option at gatherings.
