Description
Tuna Cucumber Boats are a refreshing and light dish that make a perfect appetizer or snack. Combining the crisp texture of cucumbers with flavorful tuna, these cucumber boats are easy to prepare and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 can of tuna (in water or oil)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Start by slicing the cucumbers in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds, creating little boats for your tuna filling.
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and chopped celery. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything well until combined.
- Spoon the creamy tuna mixture into the hollowed-out cucumber halves, ensuring each boat is filled generously.
- Garnish the filled cucumber boats with fresh dill or parsley to add a pop of color and flavor. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
These boats are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg