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Mini Tuna Bites The Perfect Party Appetizer You'll Make on Repeat

Quick, creamy, and totally crowd-pleasing, these Mini Tuna Bites come together in minutes with no cooking required. Tangy tuna filling stacked on soft white bread squares, topped with crisp lettuce and a juicy cherry tomato — perfect for parties, brunches, and game day spreads.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 can tuna drained well
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese softened
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices white sandwich bread
  • 8 cherry tomatoes
  • Lettuce leaves for topping
  • 8 toothpicks

Instructions

  • Add tuna, mayonnaise, red onion, lemon juice, parsley, mustard, and cream cheese into a bowl. Mix until smooth and well combined. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Spread 2 heaping tablespoons of the tuna mixture evenly over one slice of bread.
  • Place a second slice of bread on top to form a sandwich.
  • Cut the sandwich into 4 equal squares using a sharp knife.
  • Place a small piece of lettuce on top of each square.
  • Add one cherry tomato on top of the lettuce on each square.
  • Push a toothpick through the tomato and lettuce to secure. Serve immediately.