Lunch · Fiber forward
Dill Tuna Cucumber Boats
Tuna cucumber boats with a deliberate mix of fiber, protein, color, and satisfying texture.
Mise en place
Ingredients
For 1 serving
- 3 oz water-packed tuna
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp chopped dill
Step by step
Method
- 01
Halve large cucumber lengthwise and scoop out the seedy center with a spoon.
- 02
Mix water-packed tuna, plain Greek yogurt, and chopped dill until creamy and evenly combined.
- 03
Spoon the tuna mixture into the cucumber halves and cut each half into two boats.
- 04
Serve cold and refrigerate leftovers promptly.
Estimated per serving
Nutrition snapshot
Use these estimates as a planning aid. Brands, substitutions, and portion size can change the numbers.
Authenticity & sources
Original DiabeticCookland recipe
Recipe origin. DiabeticCookland developed this measured ingredient list and cooking method. It is not copied from, endorsed by, or presented as a published recipe from another organization.
Nutrition guidance reviewed. The balanced-meal approach was informed by CDC · Diabetes Meal Planning. This link is the guidance source—not a claim that the organization authored this recipe.
Food-safety standard. Doneness guidance follows the USDA safe-temperature chart.
Health note. Nutrition values remain estimates and this recipe has not been medically personalized. Use exact product labels when carbohydrate accuracy affects medication dosing.
