Description
These spicy tuna salad bites are a fresh, protein-packed, low-carb appetizer made with creamy spicy tuna served on crisp cucumber rounds. Inspired by spicy tuna rolls, they’re quick to make, light, and bursting with bold flavor—perfect for snacks, parties, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can tuna (5–6 oz), drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (avocado or light mayo works)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 English cucumber, sliced into rounds
Optional Garnishes:
- Sesame seeds
- Extra green onions
- Avocado slices
Instructions
- Prepare tuna: Drain tuna and flake with a fork in a mixing bowl.
- Mix dressing: Add mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, soy sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
- Add aromatics: Stir in chopped green onions and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Slice cucumber: Cut cucumber into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- Assemble bites: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of tuna salad onto each cucumber slice.
- Garnish & serve: Top with sesame seeds or extra scallions. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- Make it milder: Reduce sriracha or replace with a pinch of paprika.
- Extra crunch: Add finely chopped celery or radish to the tuna mixture.
- Sushi-style: Serve on roasted seaweed snacks instead of cucumber.
- Storage: Store tuna salad separately for up to 3 days; assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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