Cold Tuna Dip
This cold tuna dip is a great appetizer that is not only delicious but low carb! Perfect for game day or holiday parties.
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Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 5 oz cans of Tuna, well drained
- 8 oz block of cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup mayo
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- Zest from ½ lemon
- Juice from 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, spices, and lemon zest. Combine completely.
- Using a spatula, gently fold in the tuna, slightly breaking up any large chunks but leaving some texture.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with your favorite buttery crackers.
Notes
- I prefer the chunk light tuna or solid white albacore.
- Serve this tuna dip in a bowl or spread in a thin layer on a platter. Garnish and surround with crackers.
- Combine dip base in a food processor for more thorough mixing.
- Hand fold in the tuna to keep the chunks of tuna intact and add some texture.
- Sprinkle the top with additional salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or finely chopped red onion.
- For more flavor, stir in some liquid smoke, dijon mustard, or Worcestershire sauce.
- Want to spice it up? Add a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Serve it fully chilled for maximum flavor.
- Leftovers will last 3-4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 413mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g