Artificial Food Coloring Free Lemon-Dill Tuna Cucumber Cups
These bright, refreshing little bites are everything you want in a light meal or appetizer — cool, crisp cucumber paired with a zesty, herb-forward tuna filling that genuinely delivers on flavor. The filling comes together with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, chives, and a touch of ground ginger, so every bite has a clean, vibrant punch that feels anything but plain. Coconut-based AIP mayo keeps things creamy without any of the synthetic additives or dyes that sneak into conventional condiments, which is exactly the kind of detail that matters when you're keeping artificial colors out of your kitchen. Packaged tuna salads and store-bought dips are notorious for harboring unnecessary additives, so making your own filling from scratch means you know exactly what's going into every cup. Hollowing out thick cucumber rounds into little vessels is a genuinely satisfying prep step, and the result looks impressive on a platter without requiring any real cooking at all. These are ideal for a quick lunch, a party spread, or an afternoon snack that feels a little more special than the usual routine.
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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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