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Tuna Dip

Nov 6, 2022 · Modified: Dec 2, 2022 by Emily · Leave a Comment

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Quick and easy tuna dip recipe. Perfect on crackers, toast, or even crostini.

Tuna dip is an easy recipe that you can make in no time for parties, as a snack, or even for a picnic.

Tuna dip in a small white bowl.
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This tuna dip recipe is a great way to make a quick and easy snack for yourself or even a crowd.

This recipe uses canned tuna. No need to spend a fortune on fresh tuna to make this delicious dip.

You can use canned tuna in oil, brine, or spring water.

This tuna dip is just as good as store bought dip. It’s a great cold appetizer dip and can be served at many different occasions.

From picnics, to a snack for yourself, for lunch as a sandwich spread, or even for game night.

This tuna dip with cream cheese recipe is perfect for almost any occasion.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • This tuna appetizer is great for parties or even a small crowd.
  • This tuna dip is quick and easy to make. It’s readying in under 5 minutes.
  • Only 6 ingredients are needed to make this crowd pleaser.
  • Little effort is needed to make this dip.
  • This simple dip recipe can be made in advance.
  • Adjust the flavors to your liking.

Ingredients

Please note that below is a guide for some of the ingredients we used in the recipe. The printable recipe further down the page has the complete list of ingredients, including quantities and step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients for tuna dip.
  • Canned flaked tuna: I used tuna in brine. You could use tuna in oil or spring water.
  • Cream Cheese: Use softened cream cheese.
  • Lemon Juice
  • Spring Onions (Green Onions)
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

This recipe for tuna dip serves 4 to 6 people. The recipe ingredients can easily be adjusted to suit how many serves you need to make. It makes 1 ½ cups (330 grams 11.64 ounces) of dip.

Step One: Place the drained canned tuna, cream cheese, lime or lemon juice, chopped spring onions, and salt and pepper in food processor. Blend until well combined.

Alternatively, you could use a bowl to mix your ingredients together.

Before and after blending tuna dip in a food processor.

Step Two: Once mixed, taste for seasoning. If you want to add more salt or pepper, or lime or lemon juice, add some and then mix again. Serve.

Tips for Success

Drain your tuna well before you add it to your dip.

Tuna dip with spring onions in a square bowl.

Cost To Make

Estimated cost = $6.15 for 6 serves $1.03 a serve.

Substitutions / Variations

If you want to make this tuna dip spicy, you could add a pinch of chilli flakes or peppers.

If you don’t have cream cheese, or want to make a tuna dip without cream cheese you could use mayonnaise or sour cream instead. If you do use mayo or sour cream, you dip will be slightly runnier.

You could add some Dijon mustard for a different taste to your dip.

Serving Suggestions

Some ways we love to eat this dip made with tuna include:

  • On crackers
  • With fresh vegetables, such as carrots, celery sticks, or cucumber
  • On toast
  • Pretzels

Storage

Store this tuna dip in an air tight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

FAQ

Can I use tuna packed in water?

Yes, you can use tuna that is packed in water. Before using your canned tuna, make sure you drain off most of the liquid.

What can I use instead of cream cheese?

You could use mayonnaise or sour cream instead of cream cheese.

What to eat with tuna dip?

You could eat this tuna dip with crackers, fresh vegetables such as capsicum, cucumber, or carrot sticks, or even on toast.

How long does tuna dip last?

This recipe for tuna dip will last in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

Tuna dip in a square white bowl, on a blue tea towel.

Made this recipe? Let us know how it went in the comments below! We'd love to hear how it turned out.

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Recipe

Tuna dip in a small white bowl, with a cracker on top.

Tuna Dip

Emily
Quick and easy tuna dip recipe. Perfect on crackers, toast, or even crostini. An easy recipe that you can make for many different occasions.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
ESTIMATED COST : $6.15 for 6 serves $1.03 a serve.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Western
Servings 6 serves (makes 1 ½ cups, 330 grams, 11.64 ounces)
Calories 131 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 325 grams (11.46 ounces) canned flaked tuna in oil, brine, or spring water, drained
  • 100 grams (3.53 ounces) cream cheese (brick style) softened and cubed
  • 2 teaspoons lime or lemon juice or to taste
  • ¼ cup (50 grams, 1.76 ounces) spring onions (green onions) roughly chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions
 

  • Place the drained canned tuna, cream cheese, lime or lemon juice, chopped spring onions, and salt and pepper in a food processor. Blend until combined (see note 1).
  • Add the heavy whipping cream and mix until just combined (see note 2).
  • Once mixed, taste for seasoning. If you want to add more salt or pepper, or lime or lemon juice, add some and then mix again. Serve.

Notes

1. Alternatively, you could use a bowl to mix your ingredients together.
2. If you want your dip to be thinner, add a bit more heavy whipping cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serveCalories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 121mgPotassium: 98mgSugar: 1g
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