MSG Free Lemon-Dill Cucumber Tuna Bites

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

(25)

These bright, refreshing little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even get a chance to sit down. Crisp cucumber rounds act as the base, topped with a creamy, herb-forward tuna salad that gets its zing from fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a generous handful of chopped dill. Coconut-based mayo keeps the whole thing clean and creamy without any of the additives or flavor enhancers that sneak into conventional condiments, which is exactly what makes this recipe such a reliable choice when you're avoiding hidden glutamates. The ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that plays beautifully against the brightness of the lemon, and the finely diced celery gives every bite a satisfying little crunch. Because every ingredient here is whole, fresh, or minimally processed, you're not left second-guessing labels or worrying about what's lurking in a store-bought shortcut. They come together quickly, look genuinely impressive on a platter, and taste like something you'd order at a catered event — only you made them yourself.

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Ingredients

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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