Refreshing Cucumber Salad Boats.

3 large cucumbers

1 (6 oz) can tuna in water, drained well

2 hard boiled eggs, chopped

1/2 c celery, chopped fine

1 tbsp sweet onion, chopped fine

1/4 c mayonnaise

2 tbsp relish

1 tsp. lemon juice

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/2 c Cheddar cheese, shredded

1)Cut the cucumber in half longwise.

2)Remove the seeds and cut the bottom so the cucumbers set flat.

3)Place the tuna, eggs, celery and onion into a large mixing bowl.

4)Stir slightly to help breakup the tuna.

5)Add the mayonnaise and relish.

6)Stir together until the mayonnaise is slightly smooth.

7)Pour in the lemon juice.

8)Sprinkle in the pepper.

9)Stir to mix well.

10)Sprinkle in the cheese and continue stirring until all the ingredients are incorporated together.

11)Fill each cucumber half with the tuna mixture.

Cucumber boats can be filled with any type of salad. Egg salad or chicken salad make a great addition to any picnic.

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