High-Protein Cucumber Snack Recipe With Tuna or Salmon & Spicy Mayo (8 Ingredients, 15 Minutes) High Protein Recipes Appetizers Snacks Lunch Seafood Farm to Table Recipe Low Carb Recipes Gluten-free

"These tasty cucumber bites are perfect for entertaining, a quick lunch or just keeping things light and tasty as far as snacking goes!" says Rachel Maser, mom of four and founder/creator of the clean eating blog, Clean Food Crush®. "These lil’ fellas pack a big flavor punch for such a small bite, which means they are surprisingly satisfying."

Here is your shopping list for this healthy cucumber recipe: fresh cucumbers (check out the health benefits of cucumbers), cream cheese, canned tuna or salmon, a fresh jalapeno pepper, sesame seeds (check out the health benefits of sesame seeds), fresh parsley or cilantro, mayonnaise and hot sauce.

"It’s fresh cucumber season! Our vines are full of fresh crisp cucumbers this time of year! If you don’t have a home garden then be sure to visit your local farmer’s markets because they’re overflowing with the best tasting cucumbers throughout the late summer months."

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 - 2 large cucumbers, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 1/4 cup organic cream cheese, cold 
• 6 ounces (1 can) tuna or salmon, drained well
• 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

Spicy Mayo

• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce

Here's how to make it: 

1. Lay the cucumber slices on a serving platter or board. Spread each cucumber with about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese, a small spoonful of tuna, jalapeño slices, as desired, and a tiny sprinkle of sesame seeds.
2. In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise and hot sauce really well. Lightly drizzle this homemade spicy mayo over the tuna cucumber bites. (I snipped off a teeny tiny corner of a bag then filled it with my spicy mayonnaise to get this nice even drizzle.) Garnish with finely chopped fresh herbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Clean Food Crush®.

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