Chicken Free Lemon-Dill Tuna Cucumber Cups
These bright, refreshing little bites are everything you want in a light appetizer or snack — cool, crisp cucumber paired with a zesty, herb-forward tuna filling that genuinely delivers on flavor. The filling comes together in one bowl, with fresh dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, celery, chives, and a touch of ground ginger giving it a lively, layered taste that feels far more special than the effort involved. Coconut-based AIP mayo keeps things creamy without any dairy or conventional mayo concerns, making this a smart pick when you're navigating ingredient labels at the store. Each cucumber round gets hollowed into a tidy little cup, so there's no cracker, no bread, and no fuss — just a clean, satisfying bite that holds together beautifully on a platter. They're ideal for entertaining because you can mix the filling ahead of time and assemble right before serving, keeping everything fresh and crisp. Garnish with a few sprigs of dill and a squeeze of lemon, and you've got something that looks impressive without requiring any real cooking at all.
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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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