Description
Tuna Cucumber Boats are a light, refreshing, and protein-packed snack or appetizer made with crisp cucumber halves filled with a savory tuna salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh dill, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create a boat shape.
- In a bowl, mix together the tuna, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, red onion, and celery.
- Season the tuna mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill each cucumber boat with the tuna mixture.
- Garnish with fresh dill if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
Notes
- Use English cucumbers for a less seedy option.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt fully for mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- Optional additions: chopped pickles, capers, or a sprinkle of paprika.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cucumber boat
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 20mg