Creamy Tuna Spread
Creamy Tuna Spread is a quick and delicious appetizer that combines pantry staples with fresh, zesty flavors for a crowd-pleasing dish. Featuring tender canned tuna, tangy mayonnaise, and silky cream cheese, this easy spread is elevated with bright lemon juice, aromatic fresh dill, and the briny kick of capers. Chopped green onions add freshness and crunch, while a dash of black pepper and salt ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for busy days, and chilling it enhances its bold flavors. Serve it with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh veggie sticks for a versatile dish that’s ideal for parties, picnics, or snacking. With its creamy texture and vibrant taste, this tuna spread will become your new go-to for effortless entertaining!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 stalks green onions
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Start by draining the canned tuna thoroughly, pressing out as much liquid as possible. Transfer the drained tuna into a medium mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise and softened cream cheese to the tuna in the bowl. Use a fork to mix them together until the blend is smooth and creamy.
Pour in the lemon juice to add a refreshing zest to the spread.
Chop the fresh dill finely and stir it into the mixture. Adjust the quantity as per your taste preference, keeping in mind that dill can be quite potent.
Add capers to the bowl. Slightly press them to release their briny flavor before mixing them into the spread.
Finely slice the green onions, adding both the white and green parts. Mix well to ensure even distribution of flavor.
Season the spread with black pepper and salt. Stir all the ingredients together until they're fully combined and the mixture is homogenous.
Sample the spread and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Feel free to add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your taste.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1523 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.2 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.4 g | 157% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 334 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 2051 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 62.0 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 794 mg | 17% | |
*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.
