Alpha Gal Friendly Lemon-Dill Tuna Cucumber Cups
These bright, refreshing little bites are everything you want in a light meal or party appetizer — cool cucumber, zippy lemon, and herbaceous dill all coming together in one clean, satisfying mouthful. The tuna filling gets its creamy texture from a coconut-based AIP mayo, which keeps things completely free of mammalian-derived ingredients without sacrificing that rich, familiar feel. A hit of fresh lemon juice and zest keeps the whole thing lively, while finely diced celery and chives add just enough crunch and bite to make every cup interesting. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, finding creamy, protein-packed snacks that don't rely on dairy or mammalian fats can feel like a constant puzzle — this filling solves it beautifully. The cucumber rounds do double duty as both vessel and vegetable, so there's no bread or cracker to worry about sourcing. A pinch of ground ginger in the mix is a subtle but smart touch that lifts the whole flavor profile in a way that's hard to put your finger on but impossible to ignore. Serve them straight from the platter with lemon wedges on the side and watch them disappear.
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4 servings
For the tuna filling
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna packed in water, drained
- 3 tbsp coconut-based aip mayo
- 2 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 cups
- 2 large english cucumbers
For serving
- fresh dill sprigs, for garnish (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumbers crosswise into rounds about 3/4-inch thick — you should get 18–20 rounds per cucumber. Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop a shallow well into the center of each round, leaving the bottom intact so the cup holds its filling.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, coconut-based AIP mayo, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh dill, celery, chives, salt, and ground ginger. Stir until evenly combined and the tuna is broken into small, uniform flakes.
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