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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