Tuna Cucumber Cups

Prep: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Crisp cucumber cups filled with a flavorful tuna salad, combining creamy, tangy, and savory notes—perfect for light appetizers or summer gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 4 to 6 large cucumbers (1 1/2-inch thick)
  • 2 cans tuna, drained
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Wash and peel the cucumbers using a vegetable peeler.
  2. Cut the cucumbers into 3/4-inch thick round pieces and remove the seed centers to create cups.
  3. In a bowl, combine drained tuna, chopped hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped celery, pickle relish, mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, onion powder, red pepper sauce, salt, and pepper.
  4. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  5. Spoon the tuna mixture into each cucumber cup and serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

452 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.4g 23% DV
Total Fat 22g 28% DV
Carbs 57.3g 21% DV
Fiber 6.2g 22% DV
Sugar 4.2g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10416.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 681mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 75.8mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 220mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 47.1mg 52% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 242.5mg 19% DV
Iron 2.8mg 15% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Fish

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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