Nightshade Free Lemon-Dill Cucumber Tuna Bites
Bright, fresh, and genuinely satisfying, these little cucumber bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. The tuna salad gets its creamy texture from coconut-based mayo, which keeps things completely free of tomatoes, peppers, and other common nightshade ingredients that sneak into so many store-bought condiments and dressings. A hit of fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and fragrant dill lifts the whole mixture so it tastes light and vibrant rather than heavy. Finely diced celery and chives add a gentle crunch and a mild oniony note that rounds everything out beautifully. Crisp English cucumber rounds do double duty as both vessel and vegetable, making this naturally low-carb and completely free of any grain-based crackers that might carry hidden additives. They come together in minutes with no cooking required, which makes them just as practical for a weeknight snack as they are for entertaining. Pile them onto a platter with a few lemon wedges and extra dill, and they look far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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