Easy Mini Tuna Cucumber Cup Bites with a Refreshing Twist

These Mini Tuna Cucumber Cup Bites are a delightful appetizer, combining fresh cucumber with savory tuna for a perfect snack.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 6 cups

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Tuna Filling

1 can Canned Tuna high-quality, packed in water or olive oil
2 tablespoons Mayonnaise can substitute with Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2 tablespoons Fresh Dill chopped
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Cucumber Cups

1 large English Cucumber sliced into thick rounds
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes optional, halved
2 tablespoons Chives or Green Onions finely chopped

Optional Garnishes

1 tablespoon Capers optional
1 teaspoon Paprika or Smoked Paprika for sprinkling on top

Equipment

melon baller
mixing bowl
Serving platter

Method

Preparation Steps

Slice English cucumber into ½-inch rounds, then scoop out the centers to create cups.
Arrange cucumber cups on a serving platter and refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
In a medium bowl, stir canned tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Spoon or pipe the tuna mixture into each cucumber cup until slightly mounded.
Top each cup with halved cherry tomatoes, chopped chives, and a sprinkle of paprika or capers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Best assembled just before serving for maximum freshness and crunch.

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