The Best Cucumber Tuna Sandwich Recipe
A light, easy-to-make cucumber tuna sandwich that’s perfect for a quick lunch or appetizer.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 5 oz wild-caught tuna
- 1/4 cup red onion or yellow onion chopped
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise more to taste
- 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed (from 1/2 a lemon)
- 2 each cucumbers partially peeled lengthwise to create stripes, cut into 12 horizontal slices each
Instructions
- Drain the tuna and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
- Add the chopped onion, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon juice to the bowl.
- Stir until the mixture is evenly combined and creamy; taste and adjust seasoning or mayo as desired.
- Lay out half of the cucumber slices on a platter.
- Place a dollop of tuna salad onto each bottom cucumber slice, then top with another cucumber slice to form a sandwich.
- Secure each sandwich with a toothpick if desired and serve immediately.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Spoon
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
- Toothpicks
Notes
- Use wild-caught tuna for best flavor.
- Adjust mayonnaise to achieve your preferred creaminess.
- Partially peel cucumbers to reduce bitterness while keeping texture.
- Chill cucumbers before assembling for a crisper bite.