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Tuna Avocado Cucumber Boats

Crisp cucumber halves filled with a creamy tuna and avocado mixture, seasoned with lemon and herbs for a light, refreshing no-cook lunch.

15 minEasyServes 2260 cal/serving

AmericanLunchNo-CookPaleoHigh ProteinGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise
  • 5 oz canned tuna in water, drained
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    Use a small spoon to scoop a shallow channel down the center of each 2 halved lengthwise English cucumber to create a boat shape.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine 5 oz drained canned tuna in water, 1 diced ripe avocado, 2 tbsp finely diced red onion, 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, and 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil. Gently fold together, keeping some avocado chunks intact.

  3. 3

    Season the filling with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, then stir in 2 tsp chopped fresh dill.

  4. 4

    Spoon the tuna-avocado filling evenly into each cucumber boat.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately.

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