Description
Tuna Cucumber Boats are a light and refreshing appetizer or snack made with cucumber slices topped with a savory tuna mixture. Perfect for a healthy bite packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 can of tuna in water, drained
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp chopped dill pickles
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber into thick rounds, about 1 inch wide.
- In a bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped dill pickles, and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix until well combined.
- Scoop a spoonful of the tuna mixture onto each cucumber slice.
- Serve immediately as a light snack or appetizer.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some fresh herbs like dill or parsley on top.
- For a spicy kick, add a dash of hot sauce or sriracha to the tuna mixture.
- This recipe can be made ahead, just store the tuna mixture separately and assemble right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg