Description
These Tuna Cucumber Cups are a high-protein, fresh, and incredibly easy appetizer or snack that can be ready in just 15 minutes. Combining chunk light tuna with finely chopped red onions and fresh parsley, mixed with light mayonnaise, and served in crisp English cucumber rounds, these cups deliver a refreshing and satisfying bite. Garnished with a sprinkle of chili pepper powder, they offer a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and mildly spicy flavors, ideal for a quick healthy snack or party appetizer.
Ingredients
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Tuna Mixture
- 2/3 cup chunk light tuna
- 1/3 cup red onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp + 1 tsp light mayonnaise
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Cucumber Cups
- 2 English cucumbers
- Chili pepper powder, for garnishing
Instructions
- Prepare the Tuna Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the chunk light tuna, finely chopped red onions, chopped fresh parsley, and light mayonnaise. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste, then mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Cut the Cucumber Rounds: Slice the English cucumbers into 1-inch thick rounds, ensuring each slice is firm and even to create sturdy cups.
- Scoop Out the Pulp: Using a small spoon, carefully scoop out the pulp and seeds from each cucumber round. Leave about 1/4 inch of cucumber at the bottom to form a stable cup shape suitable for holding the tuna mixture.
- Fill the Cucumber Cups: Spoon the prepared tuna mixture evenly into each cucumber cup, gently mounding the filling on top so each cup is generously filled.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle a pinch of chili pepper powder over each filled cucumber cup to add a touch of heat and color. Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- Adapted from Tastes Lovely.
- English cucumbers are preferred here because they are sweeter and seedless, but you can use other cucumber varieties if you like.
- You can use tuna packed in either oil or water according to your preference.
- Make sure all ingredients in the tuna mixture are finely diced to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout.
- These cucumber cups are best enjoyed fresh but can be wrapped tightly and stored in the refrigerator for up to one day.
