Cucumber Tuna Bites
Cucumber Tuna Cups – a tasty, fresh appetizer that looks and tastes great, be it a snack or a meal. A combination of the crunchy cucumber, cream tuna, and avocado are a match made in heaven!
I love myself a good tuna sandwich with fresh crunchy cucumbers, but sometimes when you want to stay away from carbs these cute Cucumber Tuna Cups can come really handy.
The lean unsaturated fats in both the avocado & tuna, plus omega 3 fatty acids are a bonus. But rarely does hearing why it’s good for me to make it appetizing, so make it because tuna and cucumber together is a really great combination that comes with a pleasantly refreshing crunch!
Cucumber Tuna Cups
Yields: 10-14 pieces
Ingredients for Cucumber Tuna Cups:
- English cucumber
- can of tuna, drained
- mayonnaise (can be replaced with olive oil)
- cheddar cheese
- chopped green onion (optional)
- avocado, cut into chunks
- Salt & Pepper to taste
How to make the Cucumber Tuna cups:
In a bowl combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, green onion (if using), salt & pepper. Stir until everything is well combined.
2. Cut cucumbers into 2/3 of an inch to 1-inch pieces. Using a Melon Baller or a teaspoon, cut out an indentation about 1/4 inches deep. This is just to keep the filling in place. Then using a Small Cookie Scoop
or a spoon fill each cucumber cup with about a tablespoon of the filling.
3. Top with a piece of an avocado and a shred or two of cheese for garnish.
Here are some other great Appetizers:
- Spinach & Feta Phyllo Appetizer – Greek pastry hand pies filled with spinach and feta cheese.
- Marinated Cheese Appetizer – Simple and delicious marinated cheese recipe.
- Portobello & Brie Crostini – A creamy mushroom and brie spread on bread.
Cucumber Tuna Bites
The best cucumber tuna bites recipe made with slices of cucumbers topped with a creamy tuna spread.
Ingredients
- 3/4 English cucumber
- 6 oz. can of tuna drained
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise can be replaced with 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 3-4 Tbsp cheddar cheese
- 2-3 Tbsp chopped green onion optional
- 1/4 avocado cut into chunks
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a bowl combine 6 oz drained tuna, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, 3-4 tbsp cheddar cheese, 2-3 tbsp green onion (if using), salt & pepper. Stir until everything is well combined.
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Cut cucumbers into 2/3 of an inch to 1 inch pieces. Using a Melon Baller or a teaspoon, cut out an indentation about /14 inch deep. This is just to keep the filling in place. Then using a Small Cookie Scoop or a spoon fill each cucumber cup with about a tablespoon of the filling.
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Top with a piece of an avocado and a shred or two of cheese for garnish.
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I love this lighter version of “tuna salad” on cucumbers instead of bread!! My cup of tea 🙂
Yum! These look so fresh and delightful! Easy to make and healthy! I love the food that makes you think that you are indulging but doesn’t pack a day’s worth of calories.
Marina, ти прелесть. Love it. looks very easy to make and delicious. who doesn’t like fish, can make with chicken.
Thank you.
You’re having me blush over here))) thank you!