Artificial Flavors Free Rosemary-Apple Tuna Cucumber Cups
These little cucumber cups are a genuinely clever way to serve tuna salad — crisp, cool, and just the right size for snacking or a light lunch spread. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable, from the fresh rosemary and diced apple to the coconut aminos and a squeeze of real lemon juice, so there's no guessing what's actually in your food. Coconut aminos does the heavy lifting that soy sauce usually handles, bringing a subtle savory depth without any of the synthetic flavor additives that sneak into conventional condiments. The apple adds a bright, natural sweetness that plays beautifully against the earthy rosemary and warm notes of ginger and turmeric. Scooping the cucumber rounds into little wells is a satisfying bit of prep, and the whole assembly comes together quickly once the salad is mixed. Finished with a scatter of fresh parsley, these cups look polished enough for a party platter but are honestly easy enough for a weekday lunch.
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4 servings
For the cups
- 2 large english cucumbers
For the tuna salad
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
- 1 medium apple, finely diced (about ¾ cup)
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely minced
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Trim the ends from both cucumbers and cut each into rounds about 3/4-inch thick — you should get 18–20 rounds total. 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, whisk together the olive oil, coconut aminos, lemon juice, ground ginger, turmeric, and sea salt until combined.
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