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Cucumber Tuna Sandwich

Cucumber Tuna Sandwich: A Refreshing Guilt-Free Delight

Enjoy a light and protein-packed Cucumber Tuna Sandwich, a refreshing and guilt-free snack that's perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Healthy
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Filling
  • 1 can Wild-Caught Tuna Drained
  • 1/4 cup Red/Yellow Onion Finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Clean Mayo Or Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • 1 tsp Kosher/Sea Salt To taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper To taste
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
For the Sandwich Base
  • 2-3 medium Cucumbers Sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • fork
  • Plate
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the wild-caught tuna, clean mayo, finely chopped onion, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mash and mix for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
  2. Wash and dry the cucumbers. Cut into thick slices, approximately ¼ inch each.
  3. Spoon a generous dollop of the tuna mixture onto each cucumber slice, spreading it evenly.
  4. Place the remaining cucumber slices on top to form a sandwich-like structure.
  5. Secure each stack with a toothpick for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 21gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed immediately for maximum freshness and crunch. Store tuna filling and cucumber slices separately if preparing ahead.

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