Paleo 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 acts as a natural binder, replacing any mayo or dairy-based ingredients you'd find in a conventional tuna salad, so the texture is rich and scoopable without anything off-plan. Coconut aminos bring a subtle savory depth in place of soy sauce, and the combination of chives, cilantro, lemon juice, ginger, and turmeric makes the whole thing taste far more complex than the prep time deserves. Each cucumber round becomes its own little vessel — no crackers, no bread, no fuss. They come together quickly in a single bowl and look impressive enough to serve at a gathering or pack as a protein-forward lunch. Serve them immediately after assembling so the cucumber stays crisp and the topping holds its shape.
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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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