Cucumber Tuna Boats

Name: Cucumber Tuna Boats
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 boats
Ingredients: 1 can of tuna (in water, drained); 1 cucumber; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional); Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh herbs (like dill or parsley) for garnish (optional)

Hollowed-out cucumber halves filled with a quick tuna salad made with mayo or Greek yogurt. A low-carb, high-protein snack that's easy to prepare.

2 boats
Prep 10 min
Ready in 10 min
About 17 g protein

A bowl of flaked tuna salad over fresh greens

This snack is low in carbs, high in protein, and easy to prepare!

— Kristen

Ingredients

1 can of tuna (in water, drained)
1 cucumber
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh herbs (like dill or parsley) for garnish (optional)

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 100
Protein: 17 g

Serving: 1 boat (half the recipe). Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.

Instructions

Prepare the cucumber: Slice the cucumber lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon to create a "boat."
Make the tuna filling: In a bowl, mix the drained tuna with mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
Assemble: Spoon the tuna mixture into the cucumber boats.
Garnish: Top with fresh herbs if desired.