My Simple and Delicious Tuna Dip is creamy, full of flavour and takes just minutes to prepare! When homemade is this easy and tasty, there is no need for shop bought dip. Best of all, when preparing from scratch, you will know exactly what goes into your food, and you can adjust the flavours to your liking.
I mention in my recipe for Tuna and Potato Patties that canned tuna is a pantry staple in my household!
Therefore, this Simple and Delicious Tuna Dip is something that I can easily prepare anytime.
To prepare, the dip really is as simple as the title suggests – and I promise you, it is delicious to eat, too!
I begin by draining the can of tuna, to remove the excess oil or water. My preference for this dip is to use tuna in oil, as I feel it has greater flavour. I add the drained tuna to a small blender, along with the remaining ingredients. These are a good quality whole egg mayonnaise, parsley, spring onion, cayenne pepper and lemon zest. Blend until your ingredients are well combined, and you have achieved a smooth consistency.
Serve the dip in a bowl, and garnish with parsley, spring onion and capers.
Do you love dip as much as we do? If so, in addition to our Tuna Dip recipe, I recommend having a look at these other fabulous dip recipes:
- Whipped Feta
- Roasted Capsicum Pesto
- Green Goddess Dip
- Easy Hummus
- Caramelised Onion Dip
- The Best Baba Ganoush
- Avocado, Yoghurt and Mint Dip
- Roasted Carrot Hummus
- Cannellini Bean Dip
- Smoked Salmon Pate
I would love to know your thoughts on my Simple and Delicious Tuna Dip.
Be sure to let me know in the comments below what you think, and if you’ve tried any of our other dip recipes.
Enjoy!
Alex xx
Simple and Delicious Tuna Dip
Ingredients
- 185 g canned tuna in oil I use Sirena
- 1 tsp lemon zest grated
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise good quality whole egg
- 1/2 tsp cayenne optional
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves chopped
- 1 spring/green onion some white and green part, chopped
Garnish:
- parsley, spring onions, lemon zest and/or capers
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients:Drain your tuna of any excess oil or water.Zest your lemon. Chop your parsley and spring onion.
- Place all of the ingredients into a small blender, and blend until the dip has reached a smooth consistency.
- Serve in a bowl with a garnish of parsley, spring onion, capers or lemon zest. (Or all of the above!)
Notes
- I prefer to use tuna in oil for this dip, as I love the flavour.
- This dip can be prepared the day before it is required. (Do not garnish until serving)
- Use a good quality mayonnaise.
Amazing…dish cant wait for tasting it.
It is a dip that can be made in minutes. I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂
I love this dish I must try this starter tonight
It is one of my favourite appetisers, I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂
Delicious and simple! Just how I like it 🙂
So do I Alyssa; I love a dip that can be prepared in minutes. 🙂
Holy yum yum! I think this is perfect dip for the summertime (which is right around the corner) thanks for the idea!
Thank you, I look forward to hearing how you enjoy it. 🙂
I have had tuna salad many times as a sandwich. But never as a dip. Perhaps I will try it that way one of these days.
Chad, I love that it can be made in minutes. It’s a great appetiser. 🙂
What a simple yet flavor packed dip! This would be perfect for my next get-together with friends!
Kathy, It is such an easily prepared appetiser; I love that it can be put together in minutes. 🙂
Feta and tuna dip sounds perfect with wine. My boyfriend would definitely love it.
I agree Kathy, a dip with a glass of wine is a great appetiser. 🙂
Tuna dip is one of my favourite dishes to entertain! I love the twist that you have added with your ingredients! This looks amazing!
Thank you Fran, I love that the dip can be made in minutes. 🙂
I have made a lot of recipes with tuna, but never a dip. I love this idea!
I love that I can prepare this appetiser in just a few minutes. 🙂
Wow, this recipe looks so easy, just a few chopping and grating and blending, then it’s done. So nice.. ?
Hi Owen, this is a very simple recipe, can be put together in just a few minutes. 😉
I love tuna dip! This one is so easy to make and the flavors are just amazing!
Thank you for letting me know Bree, I’m glad that you enjoyed it. 🙂
Wow, this would really be nice for snacks. I also loved the tuna in oil flavor. I love that this flavor is chunky and a little salty.
This makes a great snack and I love that it can be made in minutes. Happy snacking! 🙂
Would love me to try some of that. It looks so delicious and healthy!
Thank you Erik, please let me know if you try it. 🙂
Wow, this tuna dip looks so good , I bet this taste delicious. I would really love to dip my crackers to it.
Thank you Nina, please let me know if you try the Dip. 🙂