Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats
Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats are a delightful and nutritious meal option that’s both refreshing and satisfying. These cucumber boats are filled with a creamy chicken salad made from canned chicken, herbs, and spices, all nestled in crisp cucumber halves. Perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or as a light snack, they are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. The best part? They take just 30 minutes to prepare, making them an excellent choice for meal prep or quick lunches. Serve these at your next picnic or potluck, and watch them disappear!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 cucumber boats per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 15 ounces canned chicken (drained, patted dry)
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ¾ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- â…› teaspoon salt
- 6 Tablespoons sour cream
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 4 cucumbers (peeled or unpeeled)
- Flakey sea salt
- Freshly-cracked pepper
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a pan over medium heat. Add canned chicken and cook for one minute.
- Stir in dried dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer to a bowl and mix in sour cream, cheddar cheese, and apple cider vinegar.
- Chill the mixture for about 15 minutes.
- Slice cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds gently. Blot dry with paper towel.
- Fill each cucumber half with the chicken salad mixture and sprinkle with flakey sea salt and freshly cracked pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cucumber boat (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg