5 Minute Tuna Dip (2024)

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This healthy, protein-packed tuna dip will only take 5-minutes to make and is great for an easy snack or quick lunch.

Tuna is one of the most inexpensive and easy protein sources you can incorporate into your diet. You can add it into salads, eat it on crackers, put it in casseroles, and the list goes on. This easy 5-minute tuna dip has been one of my go-to recipes for a quick, protein-packed snack or easy lunch lately. I think you’re going to love it!

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Why you’ll love tuna dip:

  • Protein-Packed: You don’t need me to tell you how great of a source of protein tuna is
  • Quick: Whip this easy lunch, quick snack, or appetizer up in only 5-minutes
  • Versatile: Serve this dip with veggies, crackers, or even use it as a tuna salad in a sandwich

Ingredients:

Tuna: You could make this recipe with plain flaked tuna in a can, or you can opt for one of the flavored varieties if you want a different spin to it. Tuna is a food rich in protein and contains many vitamins and minerals such as B-Complex vitamins, Vitamins A and D as well as iron, selenium and phosphorus.

Mayonnaise: If you want to omit mayo for a healthier alternative, I will sometimes swap some of the mayo for plain Greek yogurt.

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How to make tuna dip:

  1. Mix together all of the ingredients until combined and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy immediately made into a sandwich with your favourite bread or as a wrap, or as a snack with crackers. Store in the fridge for up to two days.

Expert Tips & FAQ:

What is tuna dip made out of? Usually tuna, mayonnaise, and some fresh veggies like celery, onions, and herbs.

What mixes well with canned tuna? Fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley, cheese (for a tuna melt), beans, hard boiled eggs, and the list goes on.

What sauce is best for canned tuna? Mayo, dijon mustard, fresh lemon or lime juice, hot sauce, tuna is truly so versatile.

How to make cheap tuna taste good? There are so many things you can do with a can of tuna. Make a tuna dip, tuna salad, cook tuna into a casserole, or mix it with things like fresh herbs to boost the flavor.

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5 Minute Tuna Dip

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This healthy, protein-packed tuna dip will only take 5-minutes to make and is great for an easy snack or quick lunch.

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Dips

Cuisine American-Inspired

Calories 635 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cans tuna, drained
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh dill
  • 1/2 white or yellow small onion, diced (about 1/3 cup)
  • 2 dill pickles, diced
  • 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • juice of half a small lemon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

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Instructions

  • Mix together all of the ingredients until combined and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy immediately made into a sandwich with your favourite bread or as a wrap, or as a snack with crackers. Store in the fridge for up to two days.

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Notes

  • This recipe is so easy to customize! Add more mayo if you like it creamier; if you want more crunch add more pickles or swap in celery; and if you like more dill flavour, add more dill.

Nutrition

Calories: 635kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.9g | Protein: 42.3g | Fat: 46.6g | Saturated Fat: 7.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 26.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10.6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 95.3mg | Sodium: 1383.7mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 3.9g

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FAQs

What is tuna dip made of? ›

It is usually made with oil-packed tuna and either mayonnaise, butter, or soft kind of soft, spreadable cheese. You blend it in a food processor with some capers, lemon juice and anchovies, although I think you could easily do without them. So easy! We would serve this dip with crostini (i.e. toast.)

Is canned tuna healthy? ›

Yes, canned tuna is a healthful food rich in protein and contains many vitamins and minerals such as B-Complex vitamins, Vitamins A and D as well as iron, selenium and phosphorus. Tuna also contains healthy omega 3 essential fatty acids DHA and EPA.

Is tuna with a little mayo healthy? ›

Tuna is packed with protein and when you add a little mayonnaise to the mix you also include a great source of healthy fats.

What is tuna sauce made of? ›

Directions. Blend tuna with reserved oil, mayonnaise, anchovies, olive oil, lemon juice, capers, and garlic together in a blender until completely smooth. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Can I eat tuna with ketchup? ›

Ketchup and Worcestershire sauce lend a nice, tangy flavor to these quick tuna sandwiches from Brenda Biron in Sydney, Nova Scotia. “They're great for casual get-togethers, summer lunches or brown-bagging to work.”

What is a good drink with tuna? ›

Raw tuna: Chilled sake or a very dry white (e.g. Chablis) Seared tuna: A light red (e.g. Chinon) or Spanish rosé Grilled tuna: Syrah or Barbera. Canned tuna: Dry Italian white (e.g. Verdicchio) or Provençal rosé

When should you not eat canned tuna? ›

If you are pregnant, avoid canned tuna altogether.

You can get omega-3 fatty acids from other seafood that are low in mercury, such as oysters, salmon, and sardines.

How many cans of tuna can I eat a week? ›

Canned light tuna is in the “Best Choices” category and it is fine to eat 2 to 3 servings per week. We recommend that you eat a variety of fish. You may wish to try other affordable fish in the “Best Choices” category such as canned salmon or sardines, frozen fish, or fresh fish that are at a reduced price.

What is the safest tuna to eat? ›

The FDA recommends consuming fish lower in mercury. For tuna varieties, skipjack earns the Best Choice label from the FDA, while yellowfin and albacore receive the Good Choice label. The FDA suggests avoiding bigeye tuna, which has the highest levels of mercury.

What is tuna made from? ›

: tunas or tuna) is a saltwater fish that belongs to the tribe Thunnini, a subgrouping of the Scombridae (mackerel) family.

What is seafood dip made of? ›

Stir cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon zest and juice, seafood seasoning, paprika, hot sauce, freshly ground black pepper, cayenne, and 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese together in a bowl until well combined. Season with salt.

What is fish dip made of? ›

Whisk together mayonnaise, cream cheese spread, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, horseradish, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and Old Bay in a medium bowl. Pulse smoked fish in a food processor until finely chopped, about 10 times. Add chopped fish to mayonnaise mixture and fold to combine.

What is StarKist tuna made of? ›

If you have dietary restrictions or allergies to any of these ingredients, try our StarKist Selects products, in water and in E.V.O.O., in cans or in pouches. These products contain just tuna, water and sea salt, or tuna, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt.

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