Description
A straightforward, creamy dip made with canned tuna and cream cheese or Greek yogurt, perfect for parties and easy to prepare ahead of time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, or 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the drained tuna, softened cream cheese (or Greek yogurt), mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
- Use a fork to mix until the ingredients are well combined and creamy.
- Stir in the chopped celery, red onion, black pepper, and salt.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with crackers or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise with Dijon mustard.
- This dip keeps well in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Serve with sturdy crackers, pita chips, or cucumber slices.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 13
- Cholesterol: 40