Mustard Free Rosemary-Apple Tuna Cucumber Cups
Tuna salad is one of those dishes that almost always sneaks in a spoonful of mustard, making it tricky territory if you're avoiding that ingredient. This version skips it entirely and builds its bright, savory flavor from a different angle — coconut aminos, fresh lemon juice, a whisper of ginger and turmeric, and a generous hit of fresh rosemary that makes the whole bowl smell incredible. Finely diced apple adds a sweet crunch that plays beautifully against the briny tuna and crisp celery, so nothing about this feels like a compromise. The cucumber cups themselves are the real clever move: hollowed-out rounds of English cucumber that hold the filling like little edible bowls, keeping things light and completely mess-free. Everything comes together in one mixing bowl with no cooking required, which makes this just as practical as it is impressive on a platter. A scatter of fresh parsley over the top adds a pop of color right before serving, and the whole thing looks far fancier than the effort involved. Whether you're putting these out as an appetizer or building a quick lunch around them, they disappear fast.
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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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