Description
Elevate your snacking game with these delightful cucumber tuna sandwiches, a perfect blend of fresh flavors and healthy ingredients. Ideal for picnics, quick lunches, or as an elegant appetizer, this recipe offers a light yet satisfying bite that will wow your guests. The refreshing crunch of cucumbers paired with savory wild-caught tuna makes these sandwiches not just delicious but also nutritious. Plus, they come together in just 15 minutes, allowing you to enjoy more time with family and friends. Whether served at a gathering or enjoyed solo, these charming bites are sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces wild-caught tuna (can)
- 1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons clean mayo
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cucumbers (partially peeled and cut into slices)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the tuna, mayo, red onion, salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon juice. Mix until creamy and well-combined.
- Lay half of the cucumber slices on a clean surface. Spoon a generous amount of the tuna mixture onto each slice.
- Top each sandwich with another cucumber slice. Secure with toothpicks if desired and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sandwiches (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg