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.

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Cucumber Tuna Bites

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The best cucumber tuna bites recipe made with slices of cucumbers topped with a creamy tuna spread.

Author: Marina | Let the Baking Begin!

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cucumber tuna bites

Calories: 54 kcal

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 12 pieces

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

1. 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.

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 /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.
3. Top with a piece of an avocado and a shred or two of cheese for garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Cucumber Tuna Bites

Amount Per Serving

Calories 54 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 11mg4%

Sodium 80mg3%

Potassium 92mg3%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 98IU2%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 39mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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