Cucumber Tuna Cups

These cucumber tuna cups are the perfect appetizer for your next spring or summer dinner party. Crisp cucumbers filled with a savory tuna salad, so light and refreshing!

Nothing beats an alfresco summer dinner party, and these cucumber party appetizers are a great summer party appetizer. They’re quick and easy, capture seasonal flavors, and will be the highlight of the party menu.

Ingredients Needed

• 3 oz. wild albacore tuna
• 1–2 cucumbers
• 3 Tbsp. of mayo
• 1 tsp. dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. fresh chopped dill

How to make Cucumber Tuna Cups

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1. Slice the cucumbers into one-inch sections.
2. Scoop out the center of each cucumber slice, leaving the bottom intact, forming a cup
3. In a small bowl, mix the tuna, mayo, mustard, salt, pepper, and dill.
4. Fill each cucumber cup with the tuna mixture, about 1 tablespoon. 
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Recipe FAQs and Notes

What to add to tuna to make it taste better

The key to making canned tuna better is a fatty condiment, like mayo, and seasonings. In this recipe we add in mayo and mustard, plus seasonings to make it a deliciously flavorful appetizer.

What are heavy appetizers?

Heavy appetizers are considered “heavy” because they tend to be more filling, usually contain a protein, yet can still be served as a finger food appetizer. These cucumber tuna cups could be considered a heavier appetizer.

What are hors d’oeuvres?

Hors d’oeuvres are considered to be an appetizer served before the meal, but not part of the meal itself.

Recipe notes

• Wild Albacore Tuna is a great choice for flavor, but you can swap in any canned tuna you prefer.
• You can make the tuna cups and tuna filling ahead of time, no more than 24 hours refrigerated, then assemble just before serving.

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Enjoy these other cucumber party appetizers and cocktails!

• Creamy Cucumber Salad
• Spicy Cucumber Salad Recipe
• Sparkling Cucumber Cocktail
• Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites

Cucumber Tuna Cups Recipe