Lupin 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 entertaining. The filling is where things get interesting: sweet diced apple and fragrant fresh rosemary bring brightness and depth to the tuna, while celery keeps every bite satisfyingly crunchy. A dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, coconut aminos, and warm spices like ginger and turmeric ties it all together in a way that feels fresh and a little unexpected. Coconut aminos does the heavy lifting here in place of soy sauce, which means the savory umami flavor comes through without any of the legume-based ingredients that can sneak into conventional condiments. Lupin flour and lupin-derived additives have a way of turning up in processed foods and sauces, so keeping this recipe built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients is a real advantage. The cucumber rounds are hollowed out just enough to cradle the filling without falling apart, making them as practical as they are pretty on a platter. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and serve immediately for the best texture.
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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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