Italian Style Tuna Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with this luxurious *Italian Style Tuna Spread*, a creamy, flavor-packed dip that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Combining the bold flavors of canned tuna in olive oil, mascarpone cheese, briny capers, fresh parsley, and a touch of zesty lemon juice, this spread offers a perfect balance of richness and brightness. Anchovies and minced garlic add savory complexity, while a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil brings a silky finish. Ideal for spreading on warm crostini, pairing with crisp crackers, or serving alongside fresh vegetable sticks, this Italian-inspired delight is versatile enough for casual gatherings or elegant parties. Easy to prepare and beautifully layered with Mediterranean flavors, it’s your go-to recipe for effortless sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna in olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Mascarpone cheese
- 2 teaspoons Capers
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 2 fillets Anchovy fillets, minced
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna, reserving 1 tablespoon of olive oil from the cans, and place the tuna in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the mascarpone cheese to the bowl and mix until well combined, creating a smooth and creamy base.
Stir in the capers, chopped parsley, lemon juice, minced anchovies, and garlic. Mix thoroughly to distribute the flavors evenly.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting if necessary.
Drizzle in the reserved 1 tablespoon of olive oil from the tuna cans and the additional 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Mix until the spread has a rich, cohesive texture.
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and optionally garnish with a sprinkle of parsley and a few whole capers.
Serve immediately with warm crostini, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1163 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.0 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.9 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2990 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 75.8 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 18.2 mcg | 91% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 959 mg | 20% | |
*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.
