Low Carb Snack: Cucumber Boats with Tuna Salad Recipe

Scoop tuna salad into hollowed cucumber halves. This low carb snack is fresh, crunchy, and solves the bread problem elegantly.

Cook 15 min Difficulty EASY 180 kcal
#low carb #high protein #diabetic friendly #bariatric friendly
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • cucumbers 2 pieces
  • canned tuna (in water, drained) 10 oz
  • celery 1 stalk
  • red onion 2 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
  • mayonnaise 3 tbsp
  • lemon juice 1 tbsp
  • dijon mustard 1 tsp
  • salt 0.5 tsp
  • black pepper 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 6 g 13%
Protein 18 g 40%
Fat 8 g 47%
Serving size 120g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Slice each cucumber in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds, creating a hollow boat shape.

  2. 2

    Place the cucumber boats on a paper towel, cut-side down, to let excess moisture drain as you prepare the filling.

  3. 3

    In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, finely diced celery, finely chopped red onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Mix the tuna salad until the ingredients are thoroughly combined, breaking up any large tuna chunks and ensuring an even creamy texture.

  5. 5

    Pat the cucumber boats dry, then evenly divide the tuna salad mixture among them, pressing gently for a neat fill. Serve immediately for optimal crunch.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The stars of this dish are cucumbers and canned tuna. The cucumbers provide a crisp, fresh base that replaces bread, while the tuna brings satisfying protein and classic tuna salad flavor.
Q. How do I keep the cucumber boats from becoming soggy?
After hollowing out the cucumbers, let them rest cut-side down on a paper towel to draw out excess moisture. Also, pat them dry just before filling to maintain crunch.
Q. What protein-to-carb ratio does this snack offer?
Each serving contains 18g of protein and just 6g of carbohydrates. That’s about 40% of calories from protein and only 13% from carbs—excellent for a balanced, low-carb snack.
Q. Any tips for making sure the tuna salad is creamy but not watery?
Drain the tuna thoroughly and measure the mayonnaise precisely. Mixing all ingredients well and filling dry cucumber boats prevents watery results and ensures the salad stays creamy.
Q. How long does it take to prepare these cucumber boats?
The entire process, from prepping ingredients to filling the cucumber boats, takes about 15 minutes, making it a quick and easy snack for any time.
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