Tuna Cucumber Boats
Tuna Cucumber Boats are a light, high-protein meal that’s perfect for a quick lunch or snack. Fresh cucumber halves are stuffed with a creamy, flavour-packed tuna salad, making for a refreshing, low-calorie dish that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Equipment
- 1 Cutting Knife
- 1 Small Mixing Bowl
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 Large Cucumber
- 1 Red Onion (finely chopped)
- 4 tbsp Lighter than Light Mayo
- 2 tsp Mustard
- 2 cans Tuna (drained)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers
- Slice the cucumber into thirds, then cut each third lengthwise to create six cucumber boats.
- Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and flesh from the centre, making room for the filling.
- Make the Tuna Salad
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, finely chopped red onion, lighter than light mayo, mustard, and the scooped-out cucumber flesh.
- Mix well until evenly combined.
- Assemble the Boats
- Evenly distribute the tuna mixture among the cucumber boats, filling each one generously.
- Serve and Enjoy
Notes
Recipe Notes:
Meal Prep Tip: The tuna salad recipe makes two servings. Store it separately in the fridge, and prepare the cucumber boats fresh when ready to eat for the best texture. Customisation: Season with salt and pepper to taste, and for extra heat, drizzle with chilli mayo or Sriracha before serving.
Meal Prep Tip: The tuna salad recipe makes two servings. Store it separately in the fridge, and prepare the cucumber boats fresh when ready to eat for the best texture. Customisation: Season with salt and pepper to taste, and for extra heat, drizzle with chilli mayo or Sriracha before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 18.9gProtein: 24gFat: 2.7g