Artificial Food Coloring Free Avocado-Cucumber Tuna Bites
These little bites are fresh, creamy, and packed with flavor — the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Crisp cucumber rounds act as the base, topped with a thick, scoopable mixture of mashed avocado and tuna that's brightened with lemon juice and layered with chives, cilantro, ginger, and turmeric. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which makes this a genuinely stress-free option for anyone navigating the minefield of dyes and additives hiding in packaged snacks and condiments. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce and bring that savory depth without any of the questionable additives you'd find in conventional bottled sauces. The result is something that tastes indulgent but is built entirely from real food — no label-squinting required. Serve them immediately for the best texture, or prep the tuna mixture ahead and assemble right before guests arrive.
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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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