Tuna Cucumber Boats
Tuna Cucumber Boats are a refreshing and healthy snack or meal option, featuring a flavorful tuna mixture served in hollowed-out cucumbers.
Equipment
- bowl
- Spoon
- fork
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 4 medium cucumbers washed and dried
- 4 stalks celery finely diced
- ½ large yellow onion finely diced
- 2 teaspoon French mustard choose gluten-free for gluten-free version
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill finely chopped
- Green onion sliced
Seafood
- 4 5 oz cans wild tuna drained
Dairy
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Spices
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, add the tuna. Make sure you drain it first. Using a fork, mash it as finely as possible.
- Add in the celery, onion, Greek yogurt, French mustard, salt, black pepper and dill. Combine well.
- Slice the cucumbers in the middle lengthwise. With a spoon, scoop out some of the insides of the cucumber to make space for the tuna mixture.
- Scoop the tuna mixture onto the cucumbers. Garnish with chopped green onion.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free mustard. Feel free to add other vegetables to the tuna mixture for added crunch. Serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1boatCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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