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tuna salad sandwich on plate with lettuce

Cucumber Tuna Salad Recipe (Quick, Hydrating & Healthy)


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  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 23 servings 1x

Description

A quick, creamy cucumber tuna salad recipe made with avocado, hemp hearts, and fresh herbs. Perfect for lunch or light dinner in under 10 minutes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna, drained
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp hemp hearts
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1 tbsp chopped parsley or dill

Instructions

  • Dice cucumber, avocado, and red onion.
  • Add tuna, lemon juice, mustard, and hemp hearts to a bowl.
cucumber tuna salad in glass bowl
Finished tuna salad ready to serve or chill
  • Season with salt and pepper.
cucumber tuna salad with spoon in bowl
Simple and creamy cucumber tuna salad ready to eat
  • Mix gently to combine, keeping avocado slightly chunky.
cucumber tuna salad in a white bowl
Final plated cucumber tuna salad garnished with herbs
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate in airtight container.
tuna salad on toast with lettuce
Toasted open-faced sandwich with cucumber tuna salad

Notes

For meal prep, mix everything except avocado and add just before serving.

Use lettuce wraps, toast, or whole grain bread for serving.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg