Try Tapatío tuna on cucumber slices, topped with sliced avocado and lime cream. Enjoy a fresh tuna appetizer full of flavor!
starkist bold creations
We are loving the new StarKist Tuna Creations BOLD, for everything from a quick lunch to late-night munching, and on-the-go snacking. It’s perfect to tear open a pouch, and have delicious source of lean protein ready to go. Fits right into a busy lifestyle.
Tuna Creations BOLD Tapatío is the star of these super simple, absolutely delectable appetizers. They come together in moments, with so much fresh flavor. Perfect for snacking, a night with the girls, or even watching the big game with friends.
INGREDIENTS FOR THIS STARKIST TUNA RECIPE:
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 pouch Tuna Creations BOLD Tapatío
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
DIRECTIONS TO MAKE THIS STARKIST TUNA CREATION:
- Add 1 Tablespoon of tuna to cucumber slice.
- Top with avocado slice.
- Mix lime juice into sour cream. add a dollop of mixture to each cucumber slice.
- Top appetizers with lime zest.
Simply chop a cucumber into medium-sized slices, and top with Tuna Creations BOLD Tapatío. Just tear open the pouch and it’s ready– no can-openers, no draining! Gotta love that.
HANDY TOOLS TO MAKE STARKIST TUNA RECIPES AT LITTLE EASIER:
- avocado tool – splits, pits and slices!
- serrated knife – slice things without crushing them, sharp, dishwasher safe
Add a small slice of avocado and a dollop of sour cream, infused with a bit of lime juice. Garnish with lime zest, and done!
frequently asked questions
What kind of tuna is canned tuna?
There are two main kinds of canned tuna: chunk light and solid or chunk white (albacore). All canned white tuna is albacore. Its mercury levels are almost three times higher than the smaller skipjack tuna, used in most canned light tuna products.
Which tuna is best?
Canned light tuna is the better, lower-mercury choice, according to the FDA and EPA. Canned white and yellowfin tuna are higher in mercury, but still okay to eat.
What can I mix with canned tuna?
There are many yummy things you can mix with canned tuna. You can mix mayo, onions, celery, avocado, cheese, greek yogurt and dijon mustard, just to name a few things.
The Tuna Creations BOLD Tapatío pairs deliciously with the cool flavors of the cucumber and lime. It’s so good with any veggies, in tacos, or even served with corn chips.
StarKist has joined up with Tapatío and added their hot sauce and a touch of lime juice to classic chunk light tuna. It makes for a protein-packed dish that is bursting with flavor, yet only has 110 or less calories.
Tapatío Tuna
Try Tapatío tuna on cucumber slices, topped with sliced avocado and lime cream. Enjoy a fresh tuna appetizer full of flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 pouch Tuna Creations BOLD Tapatío
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
Instructions
- Add 1 Tablespoon of tuna to cucumber slice.
- Top with avocado slice.
- Mix lime juice into sour cream. add a dollop of mixture to each cucumber slice.
- Top appetizers with lime zest.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 95Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 32mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 5g
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