Best 5 Tuna Boats Recipes

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Tuna boats are a quick and easy meal that can be prepared in minutes. They are made from tuna salad, which is a mixture of tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and other ingredients. The tuna salad is then placed in a hollowed-out avocado or tomato, and served with crackers or bread. Tuna boats are a great way to use up leftover tuna, and they can also be made with other types of fish, such as salmon or crab. They are a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CUCUMBER TUNA BOATS



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For a refreshing summer meal, you can't beat this creamy tuna salad mounded into cucumber halves. Hard-cooked eggs make the salad extra hearty, and the crispness of the cucumber is delightful. It's an extra-special luncheon entree or light supper. -Mildred Stubbs, Hamlet, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium cucumbers
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup Miracle Whip
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Cut a thin slice from bottom of cucumber if necessary so they sit flat. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Spoon into the cucumbers. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 185mg cholesterol, Sodium 940mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

TUNA AND VEGGIE CUCUMBER BOATS



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Great for clean eating and low-carb.

Provided by Michelle Handrahan Henschell

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) can chunk light tuna in water, drained
¼ cup chopped carrot
¼ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped broccoli
3 tablespoons low-fat plain Greek-style yogurt
2 tablespoons diced red onion
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise and seeded

Steps:

  • Mix tuna, carrot, celery, broccoli, yogurt, red onion, and mayonnaise together in a bowl; spread into the cucumber halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 55.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

TUNA BOATS



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Janelle Aguda of Chicago, Illinois gets her son involved in this sea-cruising cuisine by having him assemble the simple sails out of cheese slices. They like to serve the "boats" on blue paper plates with fish-shaped crackers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna, drained and flaked
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
4 submarine sandwich or hoagie buns
4 lettuce leaves
4 slices cheddar cheese
8 wooden skewers
Goldfish cheddar crackers

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the tuna, egg, celery and onion. Stir in the Miracle Whip and pickle relish; set aside. Make a 2-in. wide V-shaped cut in the center of each bun to within an inch of the bottom. Remove cut portion and save for another use. Line each bun with a lettuce leaf and fill with tuna mixture., Cut cheese slices in half diagonally. For sails, carefully insert a wooden skewer into the top center of each cheese triangle. Bend cheese slightly; push skewer through bottom center of cheese. Insert two skewers into each sandwich. Place on a serving plate. Sprinkle fish crackers around boats.

Nutrition Facts :

TUNA CUCUMBER BOATS



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Full of veggies and lean protein, these tuna boats make a great lunch or hearty snack!

Provided by EverFit Montana

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons relish
1 ½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and seeded

Steps:

  • Combine tuna, carrot, celery, onion, relish, yellow mustard, and Dijon mustard in a bowl; mix until well blended.
  • Fill each cucumber half with the tuna mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 605.1 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

AVOCADO TUNA BOATS



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Perfect and filling lunch.

Provided by Gillian Rajchel

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
⅛ onion, minced
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ avocado
1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning

Steps:

  • Mix tuna, onion, mustard, mayonnaise, relish, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Put mixture on top of the avocado and garnish with bagel seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 1736.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

Tips:

- Use high-quality tuna for the best flavor and texture. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, and avoid tuna that is packed in brine. - Make sure the tuna is well-drained before adding it to the mixture. This will help to prevent the boats from becoming soggy. - Add a variety of mix-ins to the tuna salad to make it more flavorful. Some good options include diced celery, red onion, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and sweet pickles. - Use a sturdy bread that will hold up to the weight of the tuna salad. Some good options include French bread, sourdough bread, or whole wheat bread. - Bake the tuna boats until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will take about 10-12 minutes. - Serve the tuna boats immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Some good options include ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or honey mustard dressing.

Conclusion:

Tuna boats are a quick, easy, and delicious meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of toppings and dipping sauces to choose from, there's a tuna boat recipe for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give tuna boats a try!

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