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Published: August 13, 2018Updated: February 23, 2024Author: Jenn Laughlin

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Tuna Salad Cucumber Boats are fun and delicious way to eat tuna salad! Serve these open-faced cucumber “sandwiches” as a snack or a healthy lightened up lunch! They’re easy to make and easier to customize with your favorite veggies and toppings.

These cool cucumber boats pretty. much check all the boxes.

They’re paleo, keto, low-carb, whole30, pescatarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and crazy easy to whip up as part of your make-ahead meal prep shenanigans.

Serve them up as a protein-packed after school snack or throw them together for grab and go lunches for work or school!

Ready to ditch the bread and cucumber it up? Snag the recipe below!

tuna salad cucumber boats

The recipe below makes about 2 cups of veggie-loaded tuna salad. This should be enough for 8 cucumber boats! Feel free to double the measurements if you need a little extra or halve it if you only need 4!

Tuna Salad Cucumber Boats

Tuna Salad Cucumber Boats are fun and delicious way to eat tuna salad! Serve these open-faced cucumber "sandwiches" as a snack or a healthy lightened up lunch! They’re easy to make and easier to customize with your favorite veggies and toppings.

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Tuna Salad Cucumber Boats

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 cucumber boats

Author: Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons

Ingredients

2 cans water-packed chunk light or albacore tuna (10 oz total)
½ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped carrot
2-4 TBSP chopped kosher dill pickle
2-3 TBSP red onion (optional)
¼ cup homemade or store-bought mayo
1-2 tsp yellow mustard
salt and pepper, to taste
2 English cucumbers

Instructions

Combine tuna with celery, carrot, pickle, onion, mayo, yellow mustard, salt, and pepper. If you have a go-to tuna salad recipe as well, feel free to use it here! Adjust to taste and feel free to add extra of your favorites mix-ins.
Slice off the ends of your English cucumbers (also sometimes called hothouse cucumbers) and slice the cucumber in half vertically, then in half horizontally. Run a mellon baller or spoon along the center to scoop out the seeds and make some space for your tuna salad.
Pile on the tuna salad and dig in!
Feel free to garnish with a little dill if desired. It makes a great topping!

Notes

Both albacore and chunk light tuna work great here! Use your favorite.Be sure to grab the kind packed in water and drain well.

A mellon baller totally comes in handy here so, if you haven't invested in one yet, totally pick one up!

For an optional garnish, grab some fresh or dried dill!

Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 115mg, Potassium: 240mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 806IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 22mg, Iron: 1mg

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how do you make cucumber boats?

It’s easy! First grab an English cucumber. Slice off the ends and slice cucumber in half vertically, then in half horizontally. Run a mellon baller or spoon along the center to scoop out the seeds and make some space for your tuna salad. Pile on the tuna salad and dig in!

These tuna salad cucumber boats are super versatile! You an even choose different fillings in place of the tuna! I’m a big fan of filling them with hummus and myGarden Fresh Mediterranean Bruschetta!

I also love turning my sushiCucumber Rollsinto cucumber boats for easy peasy rice-free sushi. The combinations are truly endless. Have fun with it!

special diets and swaps

These scrumptious cucumber boats can be made with any variety of tuna salad, egg salad, chicken salad, turkey salad, or even my beloved chickpea salad filling! YUM!

need more make-ahead lunch ideas?

Healthy Chicken Shawarma Quinoa Bowls
Cranberry Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich with Healthy Kale Salad
Garden Veggie Chickpea Sandwiches
Greek Orzo Salad

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About The Author:

Jenn Laughlin

Hi! I’m Jenn and I’m here to help you eat your veggies! It'll be fun, painless, and pretty darn delicious as I teach you to plan your meals around fresh, seasonal produce with a little help from healthy freezer and pantry staples.

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