Tuna Salad Cucumber Boats
Tuna Salad Cucumber Boats are a light, refreshing dish where hollowed-out cucumber halves are filled with a creamy tuna salad. The filling typically consists of canned tuna mixed with mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, along with ingredients like celery, onion, and seasonings. This dish is a popular American low-carb or keto-friendly alternative to traditional tuna salad sandwiches.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and healthy fats while being very low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets. A single serving provides a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin K, and potassium, with a calorie count ranging from 250 to 350 kcal depending on the dressing used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 550 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin K | 25 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Selenium | 40 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
Per 2 cucumber boats (approx. 250 g total) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of a cucumber as a vessel is a creative way to reduce caloric density and eliminate processed bread, offering a crunchy, hydrating texture that contrasts with the creamy tuna filling. Nutritionally, it is an excellent way to incorporate more vegetables into a meal while maintaining a high protein intake.
