A light and refreshing Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll featuring shredded chicken mixed with a creamy avocado and cottage cheese dressing, wrapped in thinly sliced English cucumber strips, perfect as an appetizer or a healthy snack.
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
Chicken Salad
2 cups water
1 lb shredded chicken
1/2 medium red onion (finely diced)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
5 tbsp cottage cheese (small curd)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp onion powder
3 fl oz lime juice (from about 2-3 limes)
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 avocado (mashed)
Roll-Ups and Topping
1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
2 tbsp whipped cream cheese
1 tbsp chipotle hot sauce
1 large English cucumber (sliced lengthwise into thin strips)
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken and Onion: Begin with 1 lb of cooked, shredded chicken from cooked chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken. Shred or dice it finely. Finely dice 1/2 a red onion, soak in 2 cups water for 10 minutes, then drain thoroughly to mellow its flavor.
Mix the Salad Components: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and drained red onion. Add chopped fresh cilantro and mashed avocado. Gently toss to mix evenly.
Make the Dressing: Blend together cottage cheese, mayonnaise, onion powder, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir to evenly coat.
Prepare the Cucumber Wrap: Thinly slice the English cucumber using a peeler. Lay slices on parchment paper, overlapping about one-third. Pat dry with paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Assemble the Cucumber Roll: Spread whipped cream cheese evenly over the dried cucumber slices. Add 4 ounces of the chicken mixture at the bottom, leaving edges free. Top with additional onion and avocado slices if desired.
Roll and Serve: Carefully roll the cucumber slices from the bottom up, pressing gently to pack tightly. Slice the roll with a sharp knife. Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning and drizzle chipotle hot sauce over the roll. Serve immediately as an appetizer or light meal.
Notes
Soaking the onion helps reduce its sharpness and bitterness, making the salad milder and more enjoyable.
Use a sharp vegetable peeler for thin, uniform cucumber slices to make rolling easier.
The avocado adds creaminess and healthy fats—ensure it is ripe but firm for best texture.
If you prefer less spice, reduce or omit the chipotle hot sauce.
For a dairy-free version, substitute mayonnaise for a vegan mayo and omit cream cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
Keep the cucumber roll refrigerated until serving to maintain freshness and structure.
