Terrific Tuna Spread
Elevate your snack game with this creamy, flavorful Terrific Tuna Spread—a quick, no-cook recipe perfect for entertaining or everyday indulgence. Packed with protein-rich canned tuna and enhanced by a velvety blend of cream cheese and mayonnaise, this spread bursts with bright notes of freshly squeezed lemon juice, tangy Dijon mustard, and briny capers. Finely chopped red onion and fresh parsley add a pop of texture and color, while a dash of salt and black pepper ties the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile tuna spread is ideal for serving chilled with crunchy crackers, crisp veggies, or as a satisfying sandwich filling. It’s the ultimate appetizer or snack that can be prepped in advance and stored for up to three days, making it both convenient and irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna in water
- 0.33 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons capers, drained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a medium mixing bowl. Use a fork to flake it into smaller pieces.
Add the mayonnaise and softened cream cheese to the bowl. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the lemon juice, dijon mustard, and chopped capers. Combine thoroughly to distribute the flavors.
Mix in the finely chopped red onion and parsley for added texture and freshness.
Season the tuna spread with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the spread to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled with crackers, fresh vegetables, or use as a sandwich filling. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1328 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.2 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.8 g | 149% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 1463 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 80.4 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 890 mg | 19% | |
*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.
