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Close-up of creamy tuna dip in a bowl with round crackers, pretzel sticks, pretzels, sliced cucumbers, and lemon.

Tuna Dip Recipe (Quick And Easy)

A creamy no-cook tuna dip made with tuna, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and green onions. Serve it chilled with crackers, pretzels, or sliced cucumbers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
rest time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 173
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Tuna Dip Base
  • 6 –7 ounces tuna drained
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Fresh Add-Ins
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • For Serving
  • Crackers
  • Pretzel sticks
  • Pretzels
  • Sliced cucumbers
  • Lemon wedges optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Drain the tuna well and flake it with a fork.
  2. Add the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise to a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the tuna, lemon juice, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Stir until everything is evenly combined and the dip looks creamy.
  5. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more lemon juice, black pepper, or Old Bay if desired.
  6. Cover and chill for 20–30 minutes for the best flavor.
  7. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with crackers, pretzel sticks, pretzels, sliced cucumbers, and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 309mgPotassium: 97mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 335IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

  • Drain the tuna well so the dip does not become watery.
  • Use softened cream cheese for a smoother texture.
  • Taste before adding extra salt because tuna and Old Bay seasoning can already be salty.
  • For a lighter dip, replace part of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
  • For extra crunch, add finely diced celery or more green onion.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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