Spicy Tuna Cucumber Bites
Refresh a crowd with cool crunchy cucumber slices topped with spice tuna salad! This recipe is the perfect appetizer for a summer party, holiday and get togethers. These no bake low carb finger foods are easy to make on the spot.
Servings: 20 pieces
Calories: 16kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 can Wild-caught albacore tuna 6 ounces
- 1 small red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons raw apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Peel the cucumber in to 20 thick discs. The amount of discs depends on the length and girth of the cucumber, use two smaller ones if needed.
- Drain the tuna and place in a medium bowl.
- Chop the onion, garlic and basil leaf. Add to a skillet and lightly saute until garlic is golden. If you are short on time, these ingredients can also be kept raw and added to the tuna directly. Add mixture to the tuna once done.
- Mash the tuna and onion mixture with vinegar, lemon juice and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well, taste and adjust as desired.
- Spoon portions on top of each cucumber slice and serve immediately. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1disc with topping | Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g
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