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    Home » Recipes » Lunch » Simple Tuna Cucumber Boats

    Simple Tuna Cucumber Boats

    Updated: Aug 17, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    I am an official brand advocate for Bel Brands in 2013. While I receive compensation for participation as a brand advocate, opinions are my own.

    I’m baaack! And boy did I miss my kitchen!

    I’ve eaten every meal out and on the road since last Monday and let me you, it wasn’t pretty. I may have gone a little overboard in the bacon, doughnut and chocolate department.

    On the flip side, I got a chance to try some amazing Thai and Indian food trucks in Portland. Expect a few inspired dishes in the next few weeks. I’ve fallen in love with green curry!

    Anyway, let me get to why I’m here. I just whipped up the simplest lunch ever and it was so light and tasty.  I may never eat tuna another way again when cucumbers are around.

    Every year my mom grows a small garden, which blows my little containers out of the water. She does lots of tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, eggplant, peppers, and cucumbers. When I see her in the summer months, I always raid her harvest. This week was cucumbers.

    Here’s what I did with one:

    Ingredients

    • 1 fresh cucumber
    • 1 5oz can of chunk light tuna in water, drained well
    • 1 wedge of The Laughing Cow Light Garlic and Herb
    • Pinch of salt
    • 4 grape/cherry tomatoes, halved

    Instructions

    Cut the cucumber in half and scrape out the seeds with a melon baller or spoon.

    You may want to scrape extra cucumber to make the boats thinner depending on your cucumbers.

    Chop the cucumber innards and combine with the tuna, The Laughing Cow Light, and a pinch of salt.

    You could add more "stuff" but by itself this is a simple, tasty, combo.

    I used the Garlic and Herb for a bit of flavor, but really any Laughing Cow creamy wedge would work.

    Pile the tuna back into the cucumber boats and top with tomatoes.

    Those were from my container garden!

    Disclosure: I've partnered with The Laughing Cow. Click here for more info and click here to see all my ideas using the Laughing Cow!

    📖 Recipe

    tuna cucumber boats featured

    Simple Tuna Cucumber Boats

    Get ready for a tasty and healthy treat! These simple tuna cucumber boats are not only good for you, but they also taste amazing. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 13 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 people
    Calories 373 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 fresh cucumber
    • 1 5 oz can of chunk light tuna in water drained well
    • 1 wedge of The Laughing Cow Light Garlic and Herb
    • Pinch of salt
    • 4 grape/cherry tomatoes halved

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the cucumber in half and scrape out the seeds with a melon baller or spoon.
      1 fresh cucumber
    • Chop the cucumber innards and combine with the tuna, The Laughing Cow Light, and a pinch of salt.
      Pinch of salt, 1 5 oz can of chunk light tuna in water
    • I used the Garlic and Herb for a bit of flavor, but really any Laughing Cow creamy wedge would work.
      1 wedge of The Laughing Cow Light Garlic and Herb
    • Pile the tuna back into the cucumber boats and top with tomatoes.
      4 grape/cherry tomatoes

    Nutrition

    Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 46gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 2003mgFiber: 8gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 8028IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword Cucumber, Tuna
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    1. Mary

      July 06, 2013 at 4:51 pm

      This looks fantastic. Thanks for this great recipe. I'm thinking about using it as a starter the next time I have some friends over that thinks all healthy food is tasteless.

      Reply
    2. Vivian Rowe

      July 05, 2013 at 9:51 pm

      I love your creativity in making a great recipe. I love the presentation of the food and it looks so healthful. It also looks so easy to do. I will definitely try this.

      Reply
    3. Evelina Micall

      July 05, 2013 at 10:19 am

      Wow! This recipe looks so delicious! This is a lot better than making a tuna sandwich. It is a simple but healthful recipe. I can't wait to try this. I'm sure my husband will like this. Thanks a ton! 🙂

      Reply
    4. nancyabc

      July 04, 2013 at 8:54 am

      When it comes to the Bel we all spread the word--lol.
      This really sounds great but with chicken--I can't fish.

      Reply
    5. Jody - Fit at 55

      July 04, 2013 at 7:38 am

      Perfect & easy - I love easy! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Caddie

      July 04, 2013 at 1:26 am

      Oh yum this looks great!

      Reply
    7. Sarah

      July 03, 2013 at 11:56 pm

      Thanks for this healthy, delicious and easy to make recipe. Tuna is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. But when you buy canned tuna, be sure to check the Nutrition Facts label. To get the most omega-3 fats from canned tuna, buy water-packed tuna not the oil-packed ones.

      Reply
    8. Donna

      July 03, 2013 at 6:03 pm

      I thank you so much for your wonderful recipes. I am basically eating no carbs for a couple of months to bring my blood sugar numbers down, and boy, I am so very happy I found your website! I made your stuffed zucchini and your margarita asparagus, and this recipe sounds like a plan, too. Yum.

      Reply
    9. Lesley

      July 03, 2013 at 3:47 pm

      I have been using the laughing cow as a mayo replacement in my tuna for a few months now and love it! I had never thought of cucumbers in place of bread or crackers before. The picture looks so good I am definately trying this before the end of the week!

      Reply

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