Dairy Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Tuna Cucumber Cups
These bright, bite-sized cups are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Hollowed cucumber rounds stand in as crisp, refreshing vessels for a boldly seasoned tuna filling that gets its savory depth from coconut aminos instead of soy sauce — no dairy anywhere in sight, and no compromises on flavor either. Fresh ginger and a touch of turmeric give the filling a warm, aromatic lift, while lime juice keeps everything tasting clean and lively. Toasted coconut oil ties it all together with a subtle richness that you'd never guess was completely plant-based. Scallion greens add a gentle bite, and a scatter of fresh cilantro on top makes the whole platter look like something from a restaurant spread. Because everything comes together in a single mixing bowl with no cooking required beyond slicing the cucumbers, this is genuinely one of the easiest entertaining recipes you can pull off. Serve them straight away so the cucumber stays crisp and the filling stays perfectly mounded.
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4 servings
For the tuna filling
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna packed in water, drained
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp toasted coconut oil
- 3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
For the cups
- 2 large english cucumbers
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Trim the ends off both cucumbers and cut each into rounds about 1 inch thick — you should get 16–20 pieces total. Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop a shallow well into the center of each round, leaving a solid base about 1/4 inch thick. Arrange the cups on a serving platter.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, coconut aminos, lime juice, grated ginger, coconut oil, scallion greens, turmeric, and salt. Flake and stir with a fork until the dressing is evenly distributed and the mixture holds together loosely.
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