Description
These Tuna Cucumber Bites are a light and flavorful appetizer or snack perfect for any gathering. Crisp cucumber slices topped with a creamy tuna mixture and assorted garnishes make for a delightful bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
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Tuna Mixture:
- 1 (5 oz) can tuna, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Additional:
- 1 large English cucumber, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- Optional toppings: cherry tomato halves, sliced olives, paprika, or microgreens
Instructions
- Tuna Mixture: In a small bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Assemble: Slice the cucumber into even rounds and arrange on a serving platter. Spoon or pipe a small dollop of tuna mixture onto each cucumber slice. Garnish with desired toppings such as cherry tomato halves, olives, a sprinkle of paprika, or microgreens.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use flavored tuna (like lemon pepper or jalapeño) for extra zing.
- For a dairy-free version, stick with mayo instead of yogurt.
- These are perfect for light snacks, party trays, or low-carb appetizers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
