Oats Free Lemon-Dill Cucumber Tuna Bites
These bright, refreshing little bites are everything you want in a light appetizer or snack — cool, crisp cucumber rounds topped with a creamy, herb-forward tuna salad that tastes like summer in every bite. The tuna mixture comes together with coconut-based mayo, fresh lemon juice and zest, fragrant dill, celery, chives, and a hint of ground ginger for a flavor combination that feels genuinely elevated without any fuss. Because the whole recipe is built around whole, simple ingredients, there's no need to scan labels for hidden grain-based fillers or worry about cross-contact from processed binders. Cucumber rounds do all the heavy lifting as the base, giving you a satisfying crunch that pairs perfectly with the creamy topping. They're naturally portion-friendly and look beautiful on a platter, making them just as at home at a dinner party as they are for a quick weekday lunch. Serve them with a squeeze of fresh lemon to really make those bright flavors pop.
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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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