CUCUMBER TUNA APPETIZERS

Cucumber Tuna Appetizers image

When my grandmother emigrated from Italy, she brought along her love of cooking, which she then passed on to me. Using cucumber slices instead of bread adds crunch as well as nutrition.-Lisa DiVito, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 20 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cans (5 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 medium cucumber, sliced

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first ten ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve on cucumber slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.