Description
Avocado Tuna-Stuffed Cucumber Boats are the ultimate refreshment for warm days. Each crisp cucumber shell is generously filled with a creamy avocado and savory tuna mixture, combined with fresh herbs for an invigorating burst of flavor. Perfect as a light lunch or a vibrant appetizer at gatherings, these colorful bites are sure to impress your friends and family while keeping things healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna packed in olive oil, drained
- 2 medium fresh cucumbers
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds gently to create boats.
- In a bowl, mix drained tuna, mashed avocado, red onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined yet chunky.
- Fold in chopped herbs to enhance flavor.
- Generously fill each cucumber half with the tuna mixture, allowing it to overflow slightly.
- Chill assembled boats in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cucumber boat
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg