Description
These Tuna Salad Cucumber Boats are a delicious, low-carb alternative to traditional tuna salad. Crisp cucumber halves are filled with a creamy, flavorful tuna mixture for a refreshing and satisfying snack or light lunch.
Ingredients
– 2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained
– 1/4 cup mayonnaise
– 2 tablespoons diced celery
– 2 tablespoons diced onion
– 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 2 large English cucumbers, halved lengthwise and seeded
Instructions
1. 1. In a medium bowl, mix together the drained tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, lemon juice, and dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. 2. Scoop the tuna salad mixture evenly into the hollowed-out cucumber halves.
3. 3. Serve the Tuna Salad Cucumber Boats immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
For a creamier tuna salad, add an extra tablespoon or two of mayonnaise. You can also customize the filling with other mix-ins like diced pickles, hard-boiled eggs, or fresh herbs. These make a great low-carb snack or light lunch.
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Main Courses
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American