Carlos Charlie Tuna Salad Dip
Transform your snack game with the irresistible Carlos Charlie Tuna Salad Dip—a creamy, flavor-packed dip perfect for parties, gatherings, or a satisfying midday treat. This easy, no-cook recipe combines protein-rich canned tuna, velvety cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream for a luscious base, while finely diced red onion, celery, dill pickle, and fresh parsley add bursts of texture and zesty freshness. A touch of Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and fresh lemon juice elevate the flavors, making each bite tangy and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes and chilled to perfection, this tuna dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser when served with crackers, chips, or crisp veggies. Whether you're hosting or simply indulging, this creamy tuna dip is bound to be your new go-to appetizer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup celery (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup dill pickle (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream.
2. Use a fork or a hand mixer to blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the finely diced red onion, celery, dill pickle, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
4. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until fully incorporated.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
6. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve chilled with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1505 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.5 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.6 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 292 mg | 97% | |
| Sodium | 2763 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 25.9 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 655 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
