Lupin Free Lemon-Dill Cucumber Tuna Bites
These bright, refreshing little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Crisp cucumber rounds act as the base, topped with a creamy, herb-forward tuna salad that gets its lift from fresh dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a subtle warmth from ground ginger. Coconut-based mayo keeps everything rich and cohesive without any of the legume-derived ingredients that can sneak into conventional mayo alternatives — a real win when you're navigating labels carefully. Lupin flour and lupin-derived additives have quietly made their way into a surprising number of packaged foods and condiments, so building this recipe from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients takes all the guesswork out of it. The tuna mixture comes together in one bowl with just a quick stir, and the cucumber rounds need nothing more than a slice and a spoon. Serve them as a party snack, a light lunch, or a protein-packed afternoon bite — either way, the lemon and dill combo makes every single round taste clean and vibrant.
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4 servings
For the tuna salad
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
- 3 tbsp coconut-based mayo
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp celery, finely diced
- 1 tbsp chives, finely sliced
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For the bites
- 2 medium english cucumbers, sliced into ½-inch rounds
For serving
- fresh dill sprigs, for garnish (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Drain the tuna thoroughly, pressing it against the side of the strainer to remove as much liquid as possible, then transfer to a medium mixing bowl and flake apart with a fork until no large chunks remain.
- 2
Add the coconut-based mayo, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh dill, celery, chives, salt, and ground ginger to the bowl. Stir until evenly combined and the mixture holds together when pressed lightly with the back of the spoon.
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