Tuna Dip

This easy dip recipe is prepared in only 10 minutes. It is a fresh tasting Tuna Dip, made with canned tuna, tomato, red onion, mayo and a hint of lime. An excellent partyfood and great appetizer for a summer barbecue.

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I have made this recipe for close to 10 years now and it is one of my favourite summer dips. When I made it the first time, I was on vacation in Spain and had rented an apartment. One afternoon, after enjoying some time at at the pool, I came back home hungry.

Unfortunately, the fridge was rather empty. All I could find was some bread, a can of tuna, tomatoes, onions, mayonnaise and limes. Now, I am not the biggest fan of canned tuna to begin with. Therefore I thought about how I could make something tasty out of the ingredients I had available. As a results, this tuna dip recipe was born and I enjoyed it so much, that I have been making it regularly ever since!❤️

I often pair it as a light summer lunch with my Oven Baked Feta or this Melon and Prosciutto Salad. All of these are very simple, yet light and healthy recipes that I love especially on hot summer days.

Here's what you need

These are the main ingredients you will need to make this delicious tuna dip appetizer in just a few minutes. Detailed measurements can be found on the bottom of the page in the recipe card 👇

Tuna - I usually buy whole pieces of canned Tuna in oil or water and carefully read the label that no fillers are added. The oil or water has to be strained off prior to use, or the dip becomes too watery/oily.

Tomatoes with lots of flavour. I usually use plum, Roma or vine tomatoes. You can also use cherry tomatoes.

Red onion or alternatively green onions or shallots. Since the onions are being used raw, yellow onions could be too intense and overpower the other ingredients.

Mayonnaise is one of the condiments I always have at home. Occasionally I make my own, but this is one of the rare products I buy pre-made. My personal favourite and kitchen staple is THOMY Mayonnaise. However, it is not commonly sold here in Canada. I also often buy a good quality vegan mayo. Just use whichever you have available and/or enjoy the most! Sour cream or cream cheese can be used to replace the mayonnaise.

Olive oil - I like to add some high quality olive oil to this dip. Alternatively use a quality salad oil, like grape seed oil or walnut oil.

Lime - just for that fresh summer taste, I add some freshly squeezed lime juice. You can use lemon juice instead.

Instructions & Equipment

This Dip is prepared in just a few minutes by following a few simple steps. I use a food processor or a handheld blender to prepare it. If you have neither of those tools, chop the onions and tomato real fine, use a fork to mash the tuna and mix all ingredients well together. The Tuna Dip will be more chunky but still delicious! Ready? Let's start 🤗

1. Chop the onion and tomato in medium sized dices. All ingredients will later go into the food processor, so no need to put too much effort this step.
2. Strain the oil or water off the tuna and give it into the food processor or blender cup.
3. Add the other ingredients, tomatoes, onion, mayonnaise, olive oil and freshly squeezed lime juice.
4. Blend the ingredients to your liking (more or less chunky).

The Tuna, as well as the mayo are usually already salty and I therefore don't add salt. If you feel that additional salt and pepper is needed, season according to your liking at the end.

How to serve this Tuna Dip

I serve this Tuna Dip Appetizer with crispy baguette or roasted bread. Alternatively, you can make your own. My friend Jeri from Winding Creek Ranch has a great recipe for easy to make Homemade Dinner Rolls on her blog.

This dip has only 1% of carbohydrates and is high in protein (20%). If you would like to skip the bread to keep it low carb, simply serve it with vegetable sticks instead, such as carrot, celery or cucumber sticks!

I also enjoy to pair this summer dip with the dishes below for a light lunch that takes no time to prepare:

• Oven Baked Feta
• Melon and Prosciutto Salad

Storage

This dip can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days in a sealed container. However, it is best served and eaten fresh. These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.

See guidelines at USDA.gov for instructions on safe handling of fresh ingredients.

Tuna Dip

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Author: Lexa

This easy dip recipe is prepared in only 10 minutes. It is a fresh tasting Tuna Dip, made with canned tuna, tomato, red onion, mayo and a hint of lime. An excellent partyfood and great appetizer for a summer barbecue.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine International

Servings 4 servings

Calories 133 kcal

Tools

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  Food processor or (handheld) blender

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 200 g canned tuna
• ▢ 3 tablespoon chopped tomatoes (Plum or Roma tomatoes)
• ▢ 3 tablespoon chopped red onion
• ▢ 3 teaspoon mayonnaise
• ▢ 2 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ ½ Lime (juice from it)
• ▢ Salt & Pepper (if needed)

Instructions

• Chop the onion and tomato in medium sized dices. All ingredients will later go into the food processor, so no need to put too much effort this step.
• Strain the oil or water off the tuna and give it into the food processor or blender cup.
• Add the other ingredients, tomatoes, onion, mayonnaise, olive oil and freshly squeezed lime juice.
• Blend the ingredients to your liking (more or less chunky).

Notes

The Tuna, as well as the mayo are usually already salty and I therefore don't add salt. If you feel that additional salt and pepper is needed, season according to your liking at the end.

NUTRITION FACTS

Calories: 133kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 2g (1%) | Protein: 10g (20%) | Fat: 10g (15%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg (6%) | Sodium: 144mg (6%) | Potassium: 136mg (4%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 127IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 14mg (1%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)

Keywords Dip with Tuna, Dips, Fingerfood, high protein, low carb, Partyfood, Starters, Tunadip

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