Celery Free Avocado-Cucumber Tuna Bites

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

(13)

Crisp cucumber rounds topped with a creamy, herb-flecked tuna and avocado mixture — these little bites are fresh, satisfying, and genuinely impressive on a platter. The avocado gets mashed to a thick, scoopable base that holds everything together beautifully, while lemon juice and coconut aminos add a bright, savory punch without any soy or gluten concerns. Ground ginger and turmeric give the mixture a subtle warmth that makes it taste far more complex than the prep time would suggest. Chives and cilantro woven throughout keep every bite tasting lively and green, and a final scatter of fresh parsley makes the whole tray look like something from a catered spread. For anyone navigating a celery-free lifestyle, this recipe is a natural fit — there's no celery seed, celery salt, or hidden stalk lurking in the ingredient list, so you can serve these with full confidence. They come together quickly, require no cooking, and disappear just as fast once they hit the table.

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Ingredients

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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