Quick Canned Tuna Dip

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    58 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Quick Canned Tuna Dip

This quick Canned Tuna Dip is inspired by a classic Italian tonnato sauce recipe, traditionally made with canned tuna, lemon, capers, and olive oil plus the anchovies and mayonnaise that are omitted in this recipe. But I promise that this lighter version tuna spread can be made in 5 minutes and will be just as delicious when you serve it at your Superbowl party in spread in a tuna sandwich or tuna melt.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 10 ounces tuna packed in oil two 5 ounce cans, do not drain
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
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Instructions

  1. Combine the tuna, lemon zest, two tablespoons of lemon juice, garlic, capers, olive oil, salt and pepper in a food processor and blitz until smooth.
  2. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, and lemon juice as desired.

Notes

  • This recipe will make approximately one and a half cups of tuna dip. It can be made by hand, but it will end up being chunkier.
  • I recommend using tuna packed in oil because it has better flavor than tuna packed in water. If you use tuna packed in water, drain it, then add an extra tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to the recipe.
  • You can use this recipe for a spicy tuna spread by adding a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • Store leftovers of this canned tuna dip in your refrigerator for up to three days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 58kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 228mg (10%) Potassium 95mg (3%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 8IU (0%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 58 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 58kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 228mg 10%
Potassium 95mg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 8IU 0%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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