Description
Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats are the perfect combination of refreshing crunch and savory flavor, making them an ideal snack or light lunch. These delightful cucumber boats are not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your tastes. With a creamy chicken salad filling made from wholesome ingredients, they provide a satisfying bite without the heaviness of traditional sandwiches. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering, packing lunch for work, or simply craving something delicious, these cucumber boats offer a nutritious option everyone will enjoy. Plus, they can easily be prepped in advance, saving you time during busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 15 ounces canned chicken (drained)
- 6 tablespoons sour cream
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 cucumbers
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a pan over medium heat. Add drained chicken and spices (dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer the chicken to a bowl and mix in sour cream, cheddar cheese, crumbled turkey bacon (if using), and apple cider vinegar until combined.
- Chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
- While chilling, slice cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds to create boats.
- Fill each cucumber boat with the chilled chicken salad mixture and sprinkle with flakey sea salt and freshly cracked pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cucumber boats
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg