Alpha Gal Friendly Avocado-Cucumber Tuna Bites
Crisp cucumber rounds topped with a creamy, herb-flecked tuna and avocado mixture — these little bites are fresh, satisfying, and genuinely hard to stop eating. The avocado gets mashed to a thick, scoopable base that holds everything together beautifully, while lemon juice, coconut aminos, and a pinch of turmeric and ginger give the filling a bright, layered flavor that feels anything but plain. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, the challenge is often hidden mammalian ingredients lurking in sauces, condiments, and processed foods — this recipe sidesteps all of that with a clean, whole-food ingredient list. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce without any mammal-derived additives, and every other component is naturally free of the triggers that make eating out or buying packaged snacks so stressful. Fresh chives, cilantro, and optional parsley keep things vibrant and aromatic without relying on any dairy or meat-based flavor boosters. These come together quickly with no cooking required, making them a smart choice for a light lunch, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or a protein-packed snack you can feel completely confident serving.
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4 servings
For the bites
- 1 large english cucumber
For the tuna mixture
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna packed in water, drained
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumber into rounds about 1/2 inch thick, yielding approximately 18–20 pieces. Arrange them in a single layer on a serving platter or cutting board.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining.
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