Description
Experience a burst of freshness with The Best Healthy Cucumber Tuna Sandwich Recipe! These delightful sandwiches are perfect for a light snack or appetizer, making them an excellent choice for picnics, quick lunches, or gatherings. With a unique blend of flavors and textures, they offer a satisfying yet nutritious option that everyone will love. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe combines protein-packed tuna with crisp cucumbers for a refreshing bite. Plus, they are gluten-free and kid-friendly—ideal for all occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces wild-caught tuna (canned)
- 1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons clean mayo
- 2 cucumbers (sliced into rounds)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed from 1/2 a lemon)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the tuna, chopped red onion, mayo, salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
- Lay half the cucumber slices on a flat surface and place a spoonful of tuna salad on each.
- Top with another cucumber slice to form a sandwich. Optionally secure with toothpicks for easy serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cucumber sandwiches (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg