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If you're searching for a nourishing, quick snack or lunch that's Paleo, AIP, Whole30, or egg-free, these tuna salad bites are perfect!
When that snack attack hits, you may not want to spend a lot of time making something. However, if you're on a restrictive diet like the AIP Diet (Autoimmune Protocol), Whole30, or Paleo, snack options are more limited than just grabbing an energy bar.
Plus, eating to get nutrients rather than just satisfy a craving is a much smarter idea. This snack of tuna, zucchini or cucumber, and an olive will fulfill that nutrient-dense mini-meal!
Make it Lunch
Of course, you don't need to just limit this to a snack – it's also a quick lunch option as well. Serve it up with some fruit or if not on Whole30, some sweet potato or cassava chips and be full until dinner!
Zucchini or Cucumber?
The green rounds used as the “cracker” in this meal can either be zucchini or cucumbers. It's totally up to you, and you don't need to cook either one.
I used zucchini in mine just because it's August as I write this and I've got more zucchini than I know what to do with. But come December, cucumbers are usually cheaper in my store, so I'd use those instead.
But really, just use what you prefer!
More AIP & Paleo Snack Ideas
Cinnamon Apple Snack – Desiring a quick (like 1-minute) snack that will satisfy a slight sweet-tooth but with no added sugars? These cinnamon apple slices with coconut butter fit that bill!
25 AIP Snack Ideas – Snacking while on the AIP diet… It's as easy as running over to your local bakery and picking up a muffin and a latte, but that doesn't mean there aren't a ton of options.
Emergency AIP Snacks – When you're on the AIP diet, out and about, and hunger strikes – PANIC! Here are emergency AIP snacks you can get at most grocery stores, Target, Wal-marts, and gas stations.
Tuna Salad Bites Recipe
I hope you enjoy this quick snack! If you make it I'd love to hear how it turned out! Either comment below or share a pic on Instagram and tag me @thrivingautoimmune!
Tuna Salad Bites
Ingredients
- 1 can chunk Tuna (packed in water and drained)
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp dried Parsley
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- Olives (Kalamata, Black, or Green)
- 1 small Zucchini or Cucumber
Instructions
- Cut the zucchini or cucumber into thin rounds.
- In a bowl, mix the tuna, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, parsley, and sea salt with a fork until combined, breaking the tuna up as you mix
- Top the zucchini/cucumber with some of the tuna mixture and then an olive or two. Serve!
I love this idea for a simple, healthy, yet tasty, AIP appetizer I can take to family events.
I love this on celery sticks . I love the crunch
Nice! Simple and genius. 🤩
Thanks! 🙂