Description
These Keto Cucumber Bites are the ultimate quick snack—crunchy cucumber slices topped with a creamy, flavorful tuna mayo mixture. Perfect for low-carb eating, parties, or guilt-free mid-day munching, this recipe is fresh, easy to customize, and ready in just minutes.
Ingredients
1 cucumber (approx. 300 g)
¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped (approx. 120 g)
4 oz (115 g) tuna, drained
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper
⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Red pepper flakes & chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Wash the cucumber and slice into ¼ to ½ inch thick rounds.
In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, red bell pepper, tuna, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne if using.
Taste the mixture and add salt if needed.
Top each cucumber slice with a spoonful of the tuna mixture.
Garnish with red pepper flakes and chopped parsley.
Serve immediately for the best texture and crunch.
Notes
Use English cucumber for uniform rounds and fewer seeds.
Swap mayo with avocado for a dairy-free version.
Add a boiled egg to the tuna mix for extra protein.
Make the tuna mix in advance and store it separately for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: No-Cook / Assembly
- Cuisine: American
