Paleo 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 meal or appetizer — cool, crisp cucumber paired with a zesty, herb-packed tuna filling that genuinely delivers on flavor. The filling comes together in one bowl, with fresh dill, lemon zest, chives, and a touch of ground ginger giving it a lift that goes way beyond basic tuna salad. Coconut-based AIP mayo keeps the whole thing grain-free and dairy-free without sacrificing that creamy, cohesive texture you'd expect from a classic. Hollowed cucumber rounds do double duty as both vessel and vegetable, so there's no need for crackers, bread, or any grain-based carrier to make these feel complete. The result is a snack or starter that's genuinely satisfying and naturally aligned with whole-food eating — no swaps required, no ingredients that need to be hunted down or substituted. They're best served immediately so the cucumber stays crisp and the filling stays fresh, making them a great option for entertaining when you want something that looks impressive but takes almost no time to pull together.

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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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