Best 11 Tuna Dip Or Spread Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful culinary world of creating the perfect tuna dip or spread. Whether you seek a creamy, smooth concoction or a chunky, textured treat, the possibilities are endless. Explore a wide variety of ingredients to complement the delicate flavor of tuna, including crisp vegetables, tangy herbs, savory spices, and creamy cheeses. Dive into the art of blending flavors and textures to create a dip or spread that will tantalize your taste buds and become a favorite among friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TUNA CHEESE SPREAD



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The flavor of tuna is very subtle in this thick and creamy spread. It's terrific on crackers or carrot and celery sticks, stuffed in a tomato or used for a sandwich. -Dorothy Anderson, Ottawa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups (8 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
Dash salt
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
Bread or crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Stir in tuna. Serve with bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

DRUNKEN TUNA DIP OR SANDWICH SPREAD



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I adopted this from the Recipezaar account and updated the ingredients/instructions after making it. Updated again to add capers to ingredients. Serve as a spread for sandwiches or with crackers, veggies, bread cubes, and/or cheese sticks as a dip.

Provided by flower7

Categories     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 teaspoons brandy
1 teaspoon lemon juice or 1 teaspoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna in water, drained & flaked
2 whole green onions, minced
4 teaspoons capers, drained

Steps:

  • Beat (with a mixer or by hand) the cream cheese, brandy, lemon juice, hot sauce and salt to a smooth and creamy consistency.
  • Blend in the sour cream and mayonnaise.
  • Mix in the tuna, green onion, and capers and blend until almost smooth.
  • May be served at room temperature or chilled.

LAYERED MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SPREAD



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Cream cheese spread and canned tuna helps a colorful layered dip come together in 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 container (8 oz) chives-and-onion cream cheese spread
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup pitted niçoise or kalamata olives, cut in half
1 can (6 oz) albacore tuna, well drained, broken into chunks
1 medium tomato, seeded, coarsely chopped
1 hard-cooked egg, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
48 crackers

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix cream cheese, shallot and Italian seasoning until well blended. Spread in 8-inch circle on serving plate.
  • Top with olives, tuna, tomato, egg and parsley. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

OLD BAY® TUNA SPREAD



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The flavor of Old Bay® seasoning goes well with the tuna and cream cheese combination for an easy-to-make spread. Serve with crackers, chips, or veggie dippers.

Provided by Veronica Standeven

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package low-fat cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons minced sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
2 tablespoons capers - rinsed, drained, and chopped
¼ lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 teaspoon dried parsley
3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
3 drops hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or more to taste
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained

Steps:

  • Whip cream cheese in a bowl with an electric hand mixer. Add onion, capers, lemon zest and juice, seafood seasoning, parsley, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Mix well. Add tuna and mix until well blended.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours, or up to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 106.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

ITALIAN TUNA SPREAD



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This is part of an antipasti spread. Serve with crostini, Melba toast, or crackers at room temperature. Store in refrigerator covered. To reuse, bring back to room temperature. Do not microwave to reheat. It will turn to goop. Best tuna fish sandwich you will ever have. Use iceberg lettuce, toasted bread, and thin slice of tomato. Yum!

Provided by JBrown

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Antipasto Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 (4.5 ounce) cans tuna packed in olive oil, drained
½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Blend tuna, butter, capers, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 44.9 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 121.4 mg

TUNA AND CAPER DIP



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Capers and anchovies lend a briny flavor that complements meaty tuna in this easy appetizer that's best served with vegetable chips.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (5 ounces) tuna packed in oil, drained
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 teaspoon capers, rinsed, drained, and chopped
2 anchovies, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together tuna, sour cream, parsley, capers, anchovies, lemon juice, and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 11 g

CURRY TUNA DIP/SPREAD



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Make and share this Curry Tuna Dip/spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, flakes
3 tablespoons chopped onions
1 teaspoon mustard
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chopped chives or 1 teaspoon green onion

Steps:

  • Drain the tuna flakes and mix with chopped onions.
  • Add the mustard, mayonnaise, curry powder and black pepper.
  • Mix well.
  • Arrange in a serving bowl and top with chopped chives or green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.8, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 19, Sodium 102.2, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 10.1

EASY TUNA SPREAD



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Catch the big kahuna of simple and tasty tuna treats.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 2h10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
1 can (9 oz) or 2 cans (5 oz each) albacore tuna in water, drained

Steps:

  • Line 2-cup metal bowl or mold with plastic wrap.
  • Place all ingredients in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth. Spread mixture in bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Carefully unmold onto serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 40 mg

CHICKPEA AND TUNA DIP



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Set the scene for a fun get-together with finger foods you can set out and forget about -- like this delicious, no-fuss dip.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (5 ounces) solid white tuna packed in oil, drained
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 anchovy fillets, minced
1/4 small red onion, diced small
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • In a food processor, lightly pulse chickpeas, tuna, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, and anchovy fillets until well combined. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in onion and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

TUNA SPREAD WITH WALNUTS



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A marvelous savory spread that can serve as a fast (and fashionable) first course when offered with plenty of crusty bread.

Provided by Lisa Yockelson

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield About three cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 oil-cured black olives, pitted
1 tablespoon tiny, nonpareil capers
5 anchovy fillets
3 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons Cognac
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (when fresh thyme is not available, use one teaspoon ground thyme)
9 1/2 ounces tuna, packed in olive oil
12 tablespoons unsalted sweet butter, softened, but still cool
Freshly ground white pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Extra walnut halves, or a few fresh leaves, or both, to decorate the top of the spread

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a food processor, fitted with its steel knife, place the olives, capers, anchovy fillets, garlic cloves, Cognac, lemon juice, and thyme; process until everything is finely chopped. Add all of the tuna, including the packing oil; process until the tuna is pureed.
  • Scrape down the sides of the processor; process for a few seconds. With the processor on, add the butter, two tablespoons at a time, allowing each quantity to be incorporated before the next batch is added.
  • Turn the tuna mixture into a mixing bowl. Season with white pepper. Fold in the chopped walnuts. Pour and scrape the spread into a three-cup terrine or other serving bowl. Level the top. Refrigerate the spread uncovered for 20 minutes to set the top. Cover with plastic wrap (but don't let the wrap touch the top of the spread) and keep refrigerated until needed, or up to five days.
  • For serving, decorate the top of the spread with walnut halves and a few pretty, fresh leaves. Serve cool but not cold.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 346, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 100 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TUNA DILL SPREAD



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We like to slather crackers with this tasty tuna spread. It can be made in a jiffy.-Geraldine Grisdale, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup finely chopped seeded cucumber
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Use as sandwich filling or spread on crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

1.

Use high-quality canned tuna:

This forms the base of your dip, so make sure it's packed in water or olive oil and not in brine. 2.

Flake the tuna well:

This helps incorporate it smoothly into the dip. 3.

Use fresh, quality ingredients:

The better the ingredients, the better the dip will taste. 4.

Don't overmix the dip:

Overmixing can make the dip too thick and dense. 5.

Season to taste:

Start with the seasonings listed in the recipe, then adjust to your own preferences. 6.

Chill the dip before serving:

This helps the flavors to meld and makes the dip more refreshing. 7.

Serve with a variety of dippers:

Crackers, chips, vegetables, and bread are all great options. 8.

Garnish the dip before serving:

A sprinkle of chopped herbs, crumbled bacon, or grated cheese adds a touch of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Tuna dip or spread is a versatile and delicious appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it's a great option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Experiment with different variations and toppings to create a dip that suits your own unique taste preferences. Whether you like it classic, spicy, or creamy, there's a tuna dip recipe out there for everyone to enjoy.

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