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Cucumber Tuna Sandwich

Cucumber Tuna Sandwich: A Refreshing Low-Carb Snack

Enjoy a refreshing Cucumber Tuna Sandwich, a low-carb and gluten-free snack packed with protein and flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Mixture
  • 1 can Wild-Caught Tuna opt for canned in water or olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Red or Yellow Onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Clean Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher or Sea Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika for a deeper flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
For the Cucumber
  • 2 pieces Cucumbers English cucumbers recommended

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • plate
  • toothpicks

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained wild-caught tuna with clean mayonnaise, finely chopped onions, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
  2. Rinse two English cucumbers under cool water and slice them into ¼-inch thick rounds. Lay half of the cucumber slices flat on a clean plate.
  3. Spoon a generous dollop of the prepared tuna mixture onto each cucumber slice, spreading it evenly.
  4. Gently place the remaining cucumber slices on top to create cucumber tuna sandwiches.
  5. Insert toothpicks through the center of each stacked cucumber sandwich for easy serving.
  6. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate assembled sandwiches for up to 3 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 16gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, keep tuna mixture separate from cucumbers until ready to serve to maintain crispiness.

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