Legume 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 practically bursts with fresh flavor. The filling comes together with coconut-based mayo, fresh lemon juice and zest, dill, chives, and a hint of ground ginger, so every bite is lively and well-seasoned without relying on any legume-derived ingredients. That matters more than it sounds, because a surprising number of mayo-style products and packaged tuna salads sneak in soybean oil or other legume derivatives that can derail an otherwise clean recipe. Here, every component is straightforward and easy to verify. Hollowing out thick cucumber rounds into little cups is a satisfying bit of prep work, and the result looks genuinely impressive on a platter without requiring any cooking at all. The filling mounds up beautifully, holds its shape, and the whole thing comes together fast — making it just as practical for a weekday lunch as it is for entertaining. Serve with lemon wedges alongside and let the brightness of the dish do all the talking.
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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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