Caffeine Free Lemon-Dill Tuna Cucumber Cups
These bright, refreshing little bites are everything you want in a light appetizer or no-fuss lunch — cool cucumber, creamy tuna filling, and a punch of lemon and fresh dill in every single bite. The filling comes together in one bowl, with drained tuna folded into a coconut-based mayo along with lemon juice, lemon zest, celery, chives, and a hint of ground ginger for a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing pop. Hollowing out thick cucumber rounds into little cups is easier than it sounds and gives you a naturally crisp, edible vessel that keeps things light and low-effort. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants — no tea, no coffee, no chocolate, no hidden additives — this is a genuinely worry-free option when you're being mindful about what goes into your food. It's the kind of recipe that looks impressive on a platter but takes almost no time to pull together, which makes it perfect for entertaining or a quick weekday meal. Serve with lemon wedges alongside and a few extra dill sprigs on top, and it looks like something you'd order at a nice café.
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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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