This tuna dip recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that's perfect for parties, potlucks, or any other gathering! Made with canned tuna, mayonnaise, sour cream, and a few other simple ingredients, this dip is a crowd-pleaser that's ready to serve in under 40 minutes! Pair it with crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables, and watch it quickly disappear!
Easy Tuna Dip Recipe
Are you looking for a tasty and easy-to-make appetizer for your next gathering? Look no further than this delicious tuna dip recipe! Made with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, this dip is perfect for any occasion.
It's creamy, savory, and packed with protein from canned tuna. Plus, with just a few tips and tricks, you can make it even more flavorful and impressive! So grab a few cans of tuna, and let's get started!
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🥘 Tuna Dip Ingredients
A quick trip to the store may be required, but all of the ingredients are easy to find! Feel free to use either canned solid white albacore tuna or canned chunk light tuna for this recipe.
- Tuna - 6 ounces of tuna (2 3-ounce cans), drained.
- Mayonnaise - ½ cup of mayonnaise. Use a good quality mayo like Hellman's (or Best Foods on the West Coast) or Duke's for the best flavor.
- Sour Cream - ¼ cup of sour cream (or sour cream substitute).
- Lemon Juice - 1 tablespoon of lemon juice; use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Minced Onion - 1 tablespoon of finely minced onion (or grated).
- Garlic Powder - ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Dried Dill - ½ teaspoon of dried dill.
- Salt & Pepper - start with a ¼ teaspoon of each (to taste).
- Parsley or Chives (optional)- chopped fresh or freeze-dried parsley or chives for garnish.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
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🔪 How To Make Tuna Dip
This delicious dip is incredibly simple to prepare. All you have to do is mix the ingredients together and break up the tuna into smaller pieces! Grab a mixing bowl, wooden spoon, and measuring spoons to start.
6 ounces of tuna is approximately 4 servings! You can easily scale up if you are serving a larger crowd.
- Combine ingredients. In a medium bowl, combine the drained 6 ounces of tuna, ½ cup of mayonnaise, ¼ cup of sour cream, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of minced onion, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of dried dill, and ¼ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper to taste.
- Mix. Use a fork to break up the tuna into small pieces and mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Taste and adjust. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Cover. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. *Chilling the dip is optional but will give the best flavor results.
- Stir. Before serving, give the tuna dip a quick stir and garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives if desired.
This tasty tuna dip is perfect for serving at parties, potlucks, or any family gathering! Serve it with your favorite crackers, potato chips, tortilla chips, or veggie slices. Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- 6 ounces is equal to 2, 3-ounce cans - chill the dip if desired (the flavors will meld together better).
- You can use either canned solid white albacore tuna or canned chunk light tuna for this recipe. Just be sure to drain the tuna well before using it.
- If you prefer a creamier dip, you can adjust the ratio of mayonnaise to sour cream to your liking. Feel free to also use any sour cream substitute in place of the sour cream, if desired.
- If you don't have fresh onion on hand, you can use ½ teaspoon of onion powder instead.
- You can also add other ingredients to the dip to customize it to your liking, such as chopped celery, bell pepper, or jalapeno for some added crunch or heat.
🥡 Storing
If you have any leftover tuna dip, it's important to store it properly to ensure it stays fresh and safe to eat. Here are some tips on how to store tuna dip:
- Refrigerate promptly: Tuna dip should be refrigerated within two hours of preparation to prevent bacterial growth. Cover the dip with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container before placing it in the fridge.
- Keep it cold: Tuna dip can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Keep it in a cold part of the fridge, such as the main compartment, and avoid storing it in the door where the temperature can fluctuate.
- Avoid freezing: Tuna dip does not freeze well due to its high mayonnaise and sour cream content. Freezing can cause the dip to separate and become watery.
- Serve chilled: Before serving, stir the tuna dip quickly and let it come to room temperature for about 10-15 minutes. *This step can be skipped if you opted for a short 30-minute chill before serving. You can also place the serving bowl in a larger bowl filled with ice to keep it chilled and fresh.
Following these simple tips, you can safely store your tuna dip and enjoy it for several days after making it.
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❓ FAQ
No, I would not recommend freezing this dip. This tuna dip's mayonnaise and sour cream content will cause it to separate and become watery in the freezer.
Absolutely! I prefer making this dip ahead of time to have enough time to chill in the fridge. This allows all the flavors to meld together, and I've found that this brings the best flavor results. Tuna dip will last in the fridge for up to 3-4 days; just make sure to give it a good stir before serving.
Great question! You can serve this dip as an appetizer with your favorite crackers, chips, fresh veggie slices, or on top of some toasted bread. You could also simply use it as a filling to make a delicious sandwich for lunch.
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📋 Recipe
Tuna Dip
Ingredients
- 6 oz tuna (2 cans of tuna, drained)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon onion (minced)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
- fresh parsley (optional, or chives for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, minced onion, garlic powder, dried dill, and salt and pepper to taste.6 oz tuna, ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon onion, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried dill, ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper
- Use a fork to break up the tuna into small pieces and mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the tuna dip a quick stir and garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives if desired.fresh parsley
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Notes
- You can use either canned solid white albacore tuna or canned chunk light tuna for this recipe. Just be sure to drain the tuna well before using it.
- If you prefer a creamier dip, you can adjust the ratio of mayonnaise to sour cream to your liking.
- If you don't have fresh onion on hand, you can use ½ teaspoon of onion powder instead.
- You can also add other ingredients to the dip to customize it to your liking, such as chopped celery, bell pepper, or jalapeno for some added crunch or heat.
- To store: Tuna dip can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Before serving, give the tuna dip a quick stir and let it come to room temperature for about 10-15 minutes.
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