MSG Free Lemon-Dill Tuna Cucumber Cups

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

(18)

These bright, refreshing little bites are everything you want in a light appetizer or snack — cool cucumber, creamy tuna filling, and a punch of fresh lemon and dill in every single bite. The filling comes together in one bowl with simple, whole ingredients: drained tuna, coconut-based mayo, fresh herbs, a little celery for crunch, and a hint of ground ginger that ties it all together beautifully. For anyone navigating flavor enhancers and additives hiding in store-bought condiments or canned preparations, this recipe keeps things completely clean — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. The coconut-based mayo does a fantastic job of binding the filling without any of the processed shortcuts that typically sneak unwanted additives onto your plate. Scooping the cucumber rounds into little cups is genuinely fun, and the result looks impressive enough to serve at a party without any extra effort. Serve them cold and fresh, and don't skip the squeeze of lemon wedge right before eating — it makes the whole thing sing.

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Ingredients

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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