Barley Free Avocado-Cucumber Tuna Bites
These little bites are fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor — creamy mashed avocado folded together with tuna, bright lemon juice, chives, cilantro, and a hint of warm spice from ginger and turmeric. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, delivering that savory depth without any grain-based ingredients, which makes this recipe naturally free of barley and the hidden sources it often hides in. Cucumber rounds serve as the base, giving you a satisfying crunch that keeps things light and completely grain-free from top to bottom. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with no cooking required — just mash, fold, and spoon. It's the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at a party, but it's also easy enough to throw together for a quick high-protein lunch. A scatter of fresh parsley over the top adds a little color and makes the platter look genuinely impressive with almost zero extra effort.
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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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