Description
Indulge in a refreshing twist with The Best Healthy Cucumber Tuna Sandwich Recipe, perfect for a light snack or appetizer. These delightful sandwiches feature crisp cucumber slices filled with a creamy, protein-packed tuna salad that’s both nutritious and satisfying. Ideal for picnics, parties, or quick lunches at home, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also gluten-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences. Impress your guests with these elegant bites that are as beautiful as they are delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces wild-caught tuna (canned)
- 1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons clean mayo
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cucumbers (partially peeled and sliced)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, chopped onion, mayo, salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly.
- Arrange half of the cucumber slices on a plate. Spoon a dollop of tuna salad onto each slice and top with the remaining cucumber pieces.
- Optionally secure with toothpicks for easy serving.
- Enjoy immediately or chill briefly for enhanced freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (2 cucumber slices + filling)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg