Classic Creamy Tuna Dip
Make this simple, creamy tuna dip using canned tuna and cream cheese or Greek yogurt. It is perfect for parties and can be prepared ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained well
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened OR 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the drained tuna in a medium bowl.
- Add the softened cream cheese (or Greek yogurt), mayonnaise, celery, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder to the bowl.
- Use a fork or an electric mixer on low speed to combine all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Do not overmix.
- Season the dip with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Transfer the tuna dip to a serving bowl.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
Notes
- For a make ahead tuna dip, prepare the recipe up to 2 days in advance. Keep covered in the refrigerator.
- Serve this party tuna spread with crackers, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, substitute half of the cream cheese with Greek yogurt tuna dip style.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 45
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