Quick Tuna Spread Lower Carb
Elevate your snack game with this Quick Tuna Spread, a flavorful and protein-packed recipe perfect for anyone following a low-carb lifestyle. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy no-cook spread combines the rich creaminess of mayonnaise and softened cream cheese with the tang of Dijon mustard and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Finely chopped green onion and celery add a delightful crunch, while garlic powder, salt, and black pepper provide a seasoning kick. Serve this versatile spread with crisp low-carb veggies, on keto-friendly bread, or enjoy it straight from the bowl for a satisfying, guilt-free treat. Whether you're meal prepping or in need of an effortless appetizer, this low-carb tuna spread is sure to become a go-to favorite.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Green onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Celery (finely diced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Open the cans of tuna and drain the liquid completely.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the drained tuna, breaking it apart with a fork.
Mix in the mayonnaise and softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped green onion, diced celery, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Chill the tuna spread in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes if a cooler texture is preferred.
Serve with low-carb vegetables (like cucumber slices, celery sticks, or bell pepper strips), on low-carb bread, or enjoy as-is!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.2 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 916 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 95 mg | 2% | |
*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.
