Creamy Tuna Dip with Dill and Lemon Recipe
This Tuna Dip is a quick, healthy, and flavorful spread made with canned tuna, creamy Greek yogurt, fresh vegetables, and herbs. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, it offers a protein-packed alternative to traditional creamy dips and is great served with crackers, veggie sticks, or as a sandwich filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Tuna Dip Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna in water (5 ounces each), drained
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the drained tuna, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, finely diced celery, finely diced red onion, chopped fresh dill, and Dijon mustard. Sprinkle the salt and ground black pepper evenly over the mixture.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir all ingredients gently but thoroughly until well combined, ensuring an even distribution of flavors and textures throughout the dip. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as needed for salt or pepper balance.
- Chill and Serve: You can serve the dip immediately or refrigerate it for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together nicely. Before serving, garnish with extra fresh dill. This dip pairs wonderfully with whole-grain crackers, fresh veggie sticks, or can be used as a flavorful sandwich spread.
Notes
- Use nonfat Greek yogurt to keep the dip creamy yet low in fat.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some chopped jalapeño.
- Fresh dill adds a bright herbal note, but fresh parsley can be a good substitute.
- Drain tuna well to avoid watery dip consistency.
- Can be made in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Keywords: tuna dip, healthy dip, Greek yogurt dip, tuna spread, easy appetizer, low fat snack, no-cook dip
