Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups (Printable version)

Cool cucumber ribbons filled with creamy chicken salad for a light bite.

# What you'll need:

→ Chicken Salad Filling

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# Directions:

01 - Combine cooked chicken, celery, red onion, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, dill, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
02 - Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to slice cucumbers lengthwise into thin, wide ribbons. Discard the initial slice containing mostly skin. Create ribbons that are pliable yet substantial enough to hold filling.
03 - Pat cucumber ribbons dry with paper towels to eliminate surface moisture. This step ensures the filling adheres properly and prevents sogginess.
04 - Lay a cucumber ribbon flat on a clean work surface. Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of chicken salad mixture along one short end. Add a spinach leaf if desired.
05 - Gently roll the cucumber around the filling, creating a tight cylinder. Place seam side down on a serving platter. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Chill for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Tips:

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  • The crisp cucumber ribbon against the creamy chicken salad is a texture combination that makes people pause and ask what is in this
  • They come together in under twenty minutes and look like you spent way more effort on them than you actually did
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, so you are not stuck in the kitchen when guests arrive
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  • The first cucumber ribbon is usually just skin, so peel past it to get those lovely green ribbons with enough flesh to be flexible
  • If your ribbons keep tearing, they are probably too thin or your cucumber is overripe and watery
  • Do not overfill the roll ups or they will burst when you try to slice them or when guests pick them up
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  • Sprinkle a tiny pinch of salt on the cucumber ribbons after patting them dry, then let them sit for two minutes and pat again, this draws out even more moisture and makes them extra crisp
  • Add a tablespoon of chopped toasted walnuts to the chicken salad for a nutty richness that takes these from simple to sophisticated

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