Cucumber Cups Stuffed With Buffalo Chicken Salad

Opposites attract! Hot and spicy Buffalo chicken meets the cool, refreshing flavor of cucumber in these delicious appetizer cups. Great for snacks or light meals, too.

Multiple buffalo chicken salad stuffed cucumber cups enlarged

: Serves 8 (1 serving = about 2–3 ounces)

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • ½ cup Kraft® mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup blue cheese crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 3 cups chicken breast, diced or shredded
  • 2 large seedless cucumbers sliced into 1-inch pieces, with half of their centers scooped out (15–20 slices) (Tip: Cucumbers can run a little small or big, so be sure to get one at least 15 inches long or 2 smaller ones.)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories 155 cal
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 53 mg
Sodium 252 mg
Carbohydrates 4 g
Protein 18 g
Phosphorus 159 mg
Potassium 283 mg
Dietary Fiber 0.6 g
Calcium 47 mg

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients except the chicken and cucumbers in a medium-size bowl.
  2. Stir in chicken and mix until well coated. Set aside in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  3. Remove from refrigerator and spoon equal amounts (about 1–2 teaspoons) into each cucumber slice. Garnish with chopped parsley.