Yaki Udon Noodle Stir-Fry with Chicken and Vegetables Recipe
These Chicken Salad Cucumber Roll Ups are a light, refreshing, and healthy appetizer or meal option, combining shredded chicken, creamy avocado, and a tangy, flavorful dressing, all wrapped in crisp cucumber slices and topped with everything bagel seasoning and chipotle hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad:
- 2 cups water
- 1 lb shredded chicken (from cooked chicken breasts or rotisserie 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 (Hellmann’s recommended)
- 1 avocado (mashed)
For the 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: Start with 1 lb of cooked, shredded chicken, either from four cooked chicken breasts or a rotisserie chicken. Use two forks to shred it finely or dice thinly. Finely dice half a red onion and soak it in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes to mellow its sharpness, then drain thoroughly.
- Mix the Salad Components: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and drained onion. Chop fresh cilantro and cube an avocado, then add them to the bowl. Gently toss all ingredients to mix evenly.
- Make the Dressing: Blend together 5 tablespoons of small-curd cottage cheese, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon onion powder, the juice of 3 limes, a handful of cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth. Pour this dressing over the chicken mixture and stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Prepare the Cucumber Wrap: Using a peeler, thinly slice one large English cucumber lengthwise. Lay the slices out on parchment paper, slightly overlapping each slice by about one-third. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture for easier rolling.
- Assemble the Cucumber Roll: Spread 2 tablespoons of whipped cream cheese evenly over the cucumber slices. At the bottom edge, layer about 4 ounces of the chicken salad mixture, leaving space on all sides. Add extra onion and avocado slices on top if desired.
- Roll and Serve: Carefully roll up the cucumber slices starting from the bottom, folding over the filling and rolling tightly with gentle pressure to form a compact roll. Slice the roll with a sharp knife into bite-size pieces. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning and drizzle with chipotle hot sauce for extra flavor. Serve immediately as a fresh and light appetizer or meal.
Notes
- Soaking the diced onion in water reduces its sharpness, creating a milder flavor in the salad.
- Patting the cucumber slices dry helps prevent the roll-ups from becoming soggy.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Use fresh lime juice for best flavor in the dressing.
- The recipe works well as a gluten-free and low-carb option, perfect for light meals or appetizers.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle hot sauce according to your preferred spice level.
