Heart-Healthy Creamy Tuna Mousse
Delight your taste buds with this Heart-Healthy Creamy Tuna Mousse, a light yet indulgent spread that’s packed with protein and flavor. Made with canned tuna in water, low-fat Greek yogurt, and unsalted cream cheese, this healthy recipe skips heavy fats while maintaining rich creaminess. Fresh dill, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic powder elevate the dish with bright, aromatic notes, while extra-virgin olive oil adds a touch of wholesome luxury. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy tuna mousse is perfect as a dip for vegetable sticks, a topping for whole-grain crackers, or even a nutritious sandwich filling. Ideal for light meals and snacks, it’s a heart-healthy recipe that’s as satisfying as it is simple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams canned tuna in water, drained
- 100 grams low-fat Greek yogurt
- 100 grams unsalted cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the canned tuna, low-fat Greek yogurt, and cream cheese.
Use a fork to mash the ingredients together until they achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
Add the lemon juice, olive oil, dill, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to the mixture.
Stir well to ensure all the ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture becomes fluffy.
Taste the mousse and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the creamy tuna mousse to a serving dish.
Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Serve the tuna mousse with whole-grain crackers, as a sandwich filling, or with vegetable sticks for a heart-healthy snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
825 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.8 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 193 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 1528 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 67.5 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 826 mg | 18% | |
*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.
