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Tuna Cucumber Boats: Three halved cucumbers filled with a tuna salad mixture, garnished with fresh dill, are arranged on a wooden board. A blue cloth and dill sprigs are visible in the background.
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Tuna Boats

Tuna salad cucumbers are a quick, affordable, and tasty low-carb meal for busy days. Crisp cucumber halves filled with creamy tuna salad make a fresh lunch, easy snack, or appetizer that is ready in minutes.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Tuna Boats
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 215kcal
Author Ang Paris

Ingredients

  • 2 5- ounce cans solid white tuna drained
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise you can add more or less depending on your preference
  • 1 stalk fresh celery diced
  • 1-2 tablespoons red onion diced fine
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh dill or other fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, basil, or even cilantro.
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 English cucumbers

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine all the tuna salad ingredients and mix to combine.
    2 5- ounce cans solid white tuna, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 stalk fresh celery, 1-2 tablespoons red onion, 1 teaspoon celery salt, 1-2 tablespoons fresh dill, kosher salt, black pepper
  • Trim the ends of the cucumbers, if desired, then cut the cucumbers lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and make a place for the tuna salad.
    2 English cucumbers
  • Spoon the tuna salad into the hollowed-out cucumbers just before serving. Garnish with additional fresh herbs, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 898mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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