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

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.

Questions

How long does Tuna Cucumber Protein Bites keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Tuna Cucumber Protein Bites?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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