Keto tuna and avocado salad in cucumber boats

Keto tuna and avocado salad in cucumber boats: a quick low-carb recipe with tuna, avocado, cucumber, mustard and lemon juice for a light meal.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 10 min
• Calories: 310 kcal per serving
• Protein: 28 g
• Fat: 20 g
• Carbs: 6 g

Ingredients

• 1 tin of tuna in its own juice
• 1 avocado
• 2 cucumbers
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp mustard
• 1 pinch of salt

Method

You’ll need: chopping board · knife · mixing bowl · sieve

1. Drain the tuna thoroughly in a sieve. That way the filling won't turn watery later.
2. Halve the avocado, remove the stone and put the flesh into a bowl. Mash lightly with a fork.
3. Add the tuna, mustard and lemon juice to the avocado. Mix everything and season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Wash the cucumbers and halve them lengthways. Scoop out the soft centre with a teaspoon to make room for the filling.
5. Spoon the avocado and tuna mixture evenly into the cucumber halves.
6. Serve straight away so the cucumber stays crunchy and the avocado fresh.

Good to know

When things need to be quick, this is one of those meals that still looks like a proper lunch. Fresh, creamy and refreshingly simple.

Swaps

Mustard → Greek yoghurt (adds protein). Cucumber → romaine lettuce leaves (also crunchy). Lemon juice → lime juice (similarly fresh, with a slightly different aroma).

Allergens

Contains fish and, depending on the product, mustard as an allergen; suitable for children in small, well-mashed portions, and during pregnancy it's common with well-chilled, ready-to-eat tuna in moderate amounts. Contains: mustard.

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