Gelatin Free Lemon-Dill Tuna Cucumber Cups
Bright, fresh, and endlessly snackable, these little cucumber cups are packed with a zesty tuna filling that hits every note — creamy, herby, citrusy, and just a little bit cool from the cucumber itself. The filling comes together in one bowl with canned tuna, coconut-based mayo, fresh dill, celery, chives, lemon juice, and a touch of ground ginger that gives it a subtle warmth you won't quite be able to place but will absolutely love. Scooping out those shallow cucumber wells takes only a minute, and the result is a naturally sturdy, edible vessel that keeps everything tidy and elegant on the platter. So many store-bought dips, spreads, and party snacks sneak in gelatin as a stabilizer or thickener, but this recipe relies on nothing of the sort — just real, whole ingredients that hold their own. The coconut-based mayo does all the binding work, keeping the filling cohesive and rich without any hidden additives. These are ideal for entertaining because they look genuinely impressive with almost zero effort, and a squeeze of fresh lemon right before eating takes the whole thing over the top.
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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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