Xanthan Gum Free Rosemary-Apple Tuna Cucumber Cups

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

Xanthan Gum Free Rosemary-Apple Tuna Cucumber Cups

Cool, crisp cucumber rounds become the perfect edible vessel for a tuna salad that's anything but ordinary. Finely diced apple brings a subtle sweetness that plays beautifully against the herby punch of fresh rosemary, while celery keeps every bite satisfying and crunchy. The dressing comes together with olive oil, lemon juice, coconut aminos, and warm spices like ginger and turmeric — no thickeners, stabilizers, or fillers needed to make it work. That's actually great news if you're navigating labels carefully, because so many bottled dressings and prepared salads sneak in additives that can be hard to spot. Here, every ingredient is whole and straightforward, so you know exactly what you're eating. These little cups are light enough to serve as an appetizer yet filling enough to anchor a quick lunch, and the fresh parsley finish makes them look genuinely impressive on a platter. Best of all, they come together fast with no cooking required.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the cups

2 large english cucumbers
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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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