Seafood
5 Minute Tuna Dip
Prep
5 minutes
Yield
0
This healthy, protein-packed tuna dip will only take 5-minutes to make and is great for an easy snack or quick lunch.
Tuna is one of the most inexpensive and easy protein sources you can incorporate into your diet. You can add it into salads, eat it on crackers, put it in casseroles, and the list goes on. This easy 5-minute tuna dip has been one of my go-to recipes for a quick, protein-packed snack or easy lunch lately. I think you’re going to love it!
Why you’ll love tuna dip:
- Protein-Packed: You don’t need me to tell you how great of a source of protein tuna is
- Quick: Whip this easy lunch, quick snack, or appetizer up in only 5-minutes
- Versatile: Serve this dip with veggies, crackers, or even use it as a tuna salad in a sandwich
Ingredients:
Tuna: You could make this recipe with plain flaked tuna in a can, or you can opt for one of the flavored varieties if you want a different spin to it. Tuna is a food rich in protein and contains many vitamins and minerals such as B-Complex vitamins, Vitamins A and D as well as iron, selenium and phosphorus.
Mayonnaise: If you want to omit mayo for a healthier alternative, I will sometimes swap some of the mayo for plain Greek yogurt.
How to make tuna dip:
- Mix together all of the ingredients until combined and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy immediately made into a sandwich with your favourite bread or as a wrap, or as a snack with crackers. Store in the fridge for up to two days.
Expert Tips & FAQ:
What is tuna dip made out of? Usually tuna, mayonnaise, and some fresh veggies like celery, onions, and herbs.
What mixes well with canned tuna? Fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley, cheese (for a tuna melt), beans, hard boiled eggs, and the list goes on.
What sauce is best for canned tuna? Mayo, dijon mustard, fresh lemon or lime juice, hot sauce, tuna is truly so versatile.
How to make cheap tuna taste good? There are so many things you can do with a can of tuna. Make a tuna dip, tuna salad, cook tuna into a casserole, or mix it with things like fresh herbs to boost the flavor.
Other tuna recipes to try:
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5 Minute Tuna Dip
Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp minced fresh dill
- 1/2 white or yellow small onion, diced (about 1/3 cup)
- 2 dill pickles, diced
- 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
- juice of half a small lemon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Mix together all of the ingredients until combined and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy immediately made into a sandwich with your favourite bread or as a wrap, or as a snack with crackers. Store in the fridge for up to two days.
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Notes
- This recipe is so easy to customize! Add more mayo if you like it creamier; if you want more crunch add more pickles or swap in celery; and if you like more dill flavour, add more dill.
What crackers were those?
Mary’s Organic!