Simple Creamy Tuna Dip
A straightforward, make-ahead tuna dip perfect for parties, using cream cheese for a rich texture.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained well
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the drained tuna in a medium bowl.
- Add the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and lemon juice to the bowl.
- Use a fork or electric mixer to combine the ingredients until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped celery, red onion, black pepper, and salt.
- Mix until the vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the dip.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve cold with crackers or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For a lighter dip, substitute half of the cream cheese with plain Greek yogurt.
- You can prepare this party tuna spread up to 2 days in advance.
- Serve this quick seafood dip with sturdy crackers or pita chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 45
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