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Tuna Salad Cucumber Cups
5 from 75 votes

Tuna Salad Cucumber Cups

Tuna Salad Cucumber Cups are fresh cucumber slices hollowed out and filled with a seasoned tuna salad made with mayo and optional mix-ins. The cool, crisp cucumbers complement the creamy, savory seafood salad for a light, refreshing snack or appetizer.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12 cucumber cups
Calories: 27 kcal
Course: Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 English cucumber (look for a hothouse -- they are a little sweeter!)
  • 4-5 oz tuna drained, canned
  • 2 TBSP mayonnaise homemade or store-bought
  • ⅛ tsp onion powder
  • ⅛ tsp garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • Plus add #ALLTHEVEGGIES (see notes)
TASTY GARNISH IDEAS
  • paprika
  • chives chopped, or scallions
  • sprouts
  • microgreens
  • arugula baby
  • cherry tomato sliced

Instructions

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  1. A mellon baller totally comes in handy here so, if you haven't invested in one yet, totally pick one up!
  2. Combine tuna with your choice of mayo, yellow mustard, greek yogurt, or mashed avocado (or a combination of your favorites!), along with veggies, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. If you have a go-to tuna salad recipe as well, feel free to use it here!
  3. Slice cucumbers into discs, scoop out a bit of the center, and arrange on a plate.
  4. Pile on some tuna salad and dig in!  Easiest recipe ever!
  5. To make a fun pattern in the cucumber discs, grab a cheese slicer or a vegetable peeler and peel a few gorgeous green ribbons off the cucumber before slicing.

Notes

  • Chunk light or albacore tuna can be used; sustainable, wild-caught options are recommended.
  • Fresh cooked tuna or salmon can serve as substitutes in the salad filling.
  • Add toppings such as carrot, pickles, avocado, peppers, green onion, or radish to customize flavor and texture.
  • Mayonnaise can be replaced with Greek yogurt, hummus, mashed avocado, or combined with mustard to vary taste.
  • The recipe allows flexibility for adding preferred seasonings and mix-ins to suit personal preferences.

Nutrition Information

Calories 27kcal (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 38mg (2%) Potassium 53mg (1%) Vitamin A 30IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 cucumber cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 27

% Daily Value*

Calories 27kcal 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 38mg 2%
Potassium 53mg 1%
Vitamin A 30IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.