Peanut Free Avocado-Cucumber Tuna Bites

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

(13)

These little cucumber rounds topped with a creamy avocado-tuna mixture are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. The tuna gets mashed together with ripe avocado, bright lemon juice, coconut aminos, and a warm hit of ginger and turmeric, creating a filling that's bold, fresh, and satisfying all at once. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce here, giving that savory depth without any of the usual label-reading stress that comes with bottled condiments. Fresh chives and cilantro folded right into the mixture keep every bite lively, and an optional scatter of parsley on top makes the whole platter look effortlessly put together. Because the ingredient list is straightforward and whole-food-focused, you can feel confident about what's going into the bowl — no hidden additives or shared-facility concerns to navigate. These are naturally light and low-carb, but the avocado and tuna combo is filling enough that they work just as well as a quick lunch as they do a party snack. Serve them immediately after assembling so the cucumber stays crisp and the topping stays perfectly scoopable.

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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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