Tuna Cucumber Protein Bites

Name: Tuna Cucumber Protein Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 oz canned tuna in water, drained well; 2 English cucumber, sliced 1/2-in thick; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 2 tbsp capers, drained, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 tsp paprika

Crisp cucumber rounds topped with seasoned tuna salad for a no-cook, high-protein bite that's light, refreshing, and ready in minutes.

15 minEasyServes 4200 cal/serving

AmericanAppetizerNo-CookHigh ProteinPescatarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

10 oz canned tuna in water, drained well
2 English cucumber, sliced 1/2-in thick
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
2 tbsp capers, drained, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 tsp paprika

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 10 oz drained well canned tuna in water, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp drained, chopped capers, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Mix until well combined.
2

Arrange 2 sliced 1/2-in thick English cucumber slices in a single layer on a serving platter.
3

Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the tuna mixture onto each cucumber round. Dust with 1/4 tsp paprika and serve immediately.

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Questions

What can I use instead of capers in Tuna Cucumber Protein Bites?

The entry for Tuna Cucumber Protein Bites calls for 2 tbsp capers, drained, chopped. In its place: Chopped green olives give the same briny pop.

Is Tuna Cucumber Protein Bites low-carb?

A serving of Tuna Cucumber Protein Bites carries 6 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 30 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 6 percent.

Does Tuna Cucumber Protein Bites contain fish?

Yes: 10 oz canned tuna in water, drained well. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Tuna Cucumber Protein Bites?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 18 g of protein in about 200 calories, alongside 6 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 220 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein appetizer collection.

How long does Tuna Cucumber Protein Bites keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Tuna Cucumber Protein Bites within two hours and eat it within two days (seafood turns fast). It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

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