Chicken Salad Cucumber Rolls

Delight your taste buds with these refreshing Cucumber-Wrapped Chicken Salad Rolls. Perfect as a light appetizer or a healthy snack, these rolls combine the savory goodness of roasted chicken with the crisp freshness of cucumber. The creamy filling is a flavorful blend of cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and a touch of lime, all encased in thin cucumber slices.

Ingredients

🍗2 cups shredded roasted chicken

🧅 1 small red onion, diced

🌿 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

🥛 1/2 cup cottage cheese

🥄 1/4 cup mayonnaise

🧂 Salt, to taste

🍋 Juice of one lime

🥒 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced

🥑 1 avocado, sliced

🧅 Red onion slices, as desired

Instructions

1- Prepare Chicken Mixture:

• Shred the roasted chicken into small, bite-sized pieces.

• Dice the red onion and chop the cilantro, setting a portion of cilantro aside for the sauce.

2- Combine Ingredients:

• In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, diced red onion, and half of the chopped cilantro.

3- Make Creamy Dressing:

• In a food processor, combine the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, remaining cilantro, salt, and lime juice.

• Blend until smooth and creamy.

4- Mix Dressing with Chicken:

• Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken, onion, and cilantro.

• Mix everything until well combined.

5- Prepare Cucumber Slices:

• Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to slice the cucumber into thin, lengthwise ribbons.

6- Assemble the Roll:

• Lay the cucumber slices on a sheet of plastic wrap, overlapping slightly to form a rectangular shape.

• Spread a light layer of cream cheese over the top of the cucumber slices.

7- Add Filling:

• Evenly distribute the chicken salad mixture along the bottom edge of the cucumber rectangle.

• Add slices of avocado and red onion on top of the chicken salad.

8- Roll and Chill:

• Carefully roll the cucumber slices into a tight roll, using the plastic wrap to assist in shaping.

• Once rolled, twist the ends of the plastic wrap to secure.

• Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set the shape.

9- Serve:

• Unwrap and slice into desired sizes.

• Serve chilled.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: None

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories per serving: 180 (estimate; adjust based on specific quantities and brands used)

Proteins: 12g

Fats: 12g

Carbohydrates: 8g

Equipment: Food processor, vegetable peeler or mandoline, plastic wrap

Cooking Tips

• Ensure cucumber slices are thin for easier rolling.

• Chill the rolls briefly before slicing to keep the shape intact.

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