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Cucumber Hot Dog (Tuna Salad Boat)

Recipe by Alex Cocina Fácil on InstagramAdded 3 November 2026.

10 minutes to prep. A high‑protein, low‑carb cucumber hot dog that swaps the bun for crunchy cucumber boats filled with a creamy tuna‑egg salad. The mix of mayo, yogurt, mustard, and a splash of lemon gives it tangy richness, while sriracha and teriyaki add a sweet‑spicy finish. Perfect for a satisfying, guilt‑free meal.

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Method

  1. Cut a cucumber in half lengthwise.

  2. Scoop out the inner flesh with a spoon.

  3. Add two cans of tuna to a bowl.

  4. Add two chopped hard-boiled eggs to the bowl.

  5. Add chopped pickles to the bowl.

  6. Add diced red onion to the bowl.

  7. Add mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl.

  8. Season with black pepper and salt.

  9. Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a fork.

  10. Taste the tuna salad mixture.

  11. Spread the tuna mixture onto the hollowed cucumber halves and flatten it.

  12. Drizzle sriracha sauce over the filling.

  13. Drizzle teriyaki sauce over the filling.

  14. Slice the filled cucumber boats into bite‑size segments.

Tips while you cook

Remove cucumber flesh first
Scoop out the inner flesh before preparing the tuna salad.
Mix salad thoroughly
Combine tuna, eggs, pickles, onion and dressings well before spreading.
Add sauces after spreading
Drizzle sriracha and teriyaki over the filled cucumber halves, then slice into bite‑size segments.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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