Description
These Chicken Salad Bites on Cucumber are crisp, creamy, and crowd-pleasing. Perfect for parties, picnics, or simple high-protein snacking—they combine cool cucumber rounds with a flavorful, tangy chicken salad that’s easy to prep and assemble.
Ingredients
Base & Salad:
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1 English cucumber, sliced into ½-inch rounds (approx. 18 slices)
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4 tbsp cream cheese, softened
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2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
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4 tbsp red hot sauce (adjust to taste)
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2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
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1/3 cup diced celery
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3 tbsp crumbled blue cheese (or feta/Parmesan)
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2 scallions, sliced (white + green parts)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish:
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Fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Instructions
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Make Creamy Base:
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In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream (or yogurt), and hot sauce until smooth.
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Add Chicken Salad Ingredients:
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Gently fold in shredded chicken, celery, blue cheese, and scallions.
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Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust for heat or salt.
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Optional: Chill 10–15 minutes to enhance flavors.
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Prepare Cucumber Slices:
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Slice cucumber into ½-inch rounds.
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Optional: Lightly salt and pat dry if prepping ahead to remove excess moisture.
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Assemble Bites:
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Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, mound a generous spoonful of chicken salad onto each cucumber slice.
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Press lightly to adhere.
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Garnish & Serve:
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Sprinkle chopped dill or parsley on top.
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Arrange on a platter and serve immediately for maximum crispness.
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Notes
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Assemble on cucumber just before serving to keep slices crisp.
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Adjust creaminess by adding more sour cream, Greek yogurt, or a splash of milk/lemon juice if needed.
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Shred chicken with two forks for best texture.