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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
Tuna is a fantastic pantry staple, and my Simple and Delicious Tuna Dip will show you why! It takes just minutes to whip up, and will be a hit with your family and friends.
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!)
Recipe 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.
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144 Comments on “Simple and Delicious Tuna Dip”
I love tuna dip. In fact it took me six years to create my tuna dip recipe as I wanted to perfect it as I love it so much!
Wow Lorraine, that’s dedication. But it is such a great appetiser!
I love a simple dip recipe. Sounds like a great one for parties.
Rosa, it’s ideal for parties. So quick to make, ideal when entertaining. 🙂
You know, I do enjoy canned tuna…but I just don’t cook with it all that often. This dip sounds delicious, and I love the bit of lemon zest in there. Plus, this is a super easy recipe! It’s always good to have some easy appetizer recipes up your sleeve, right?
Thank you David. Lemon zest is one of my favourite flavour boosters. I regard the zest on the lemon as a bonus. I love to have a range of easily prepared appetisers and this one makes regular appearances. It’s always a winner. 🙂
My husband is a huge lover of tuna dips and this recipe made him so happy! Thank you!
Thank you for letting me know Toni, I’m delighted that he enjoyed it. 🙂
This sounds like such a perfect dip for a party!! And you made it look so pretty!
Aww, thanks so much, Liz! 🙂
What a delicious recipe! I love how easy this is too!
Thank you, Kim!
Made tonight – I agree, Sirena Tuna for the win. This was delicious!!
Fantastic, Emmy! So happy to hear that 🙂 I hope you’ll make it many times! 😀
Mmm gorgeous, love this dip. It is full of flavour, and so easy to make. Delicious!
Hi Alice, thank you for letting me know that you enjoy the Tuna Dip. 🙂
Never thought to put tuna in a dip but it turned out so yummy!
SO happy to hear that, Suzy 🙂
I really like tuna and this would be a good compliment to any dish when having friends over. Thanks for sharing
It’s so quickly and easily made; perfect for entertaining. 🙂
this sounds incredible! i always get fresh tuna in the summer, so this is a perfect way to use some of it.
This is such an easy Pate, ideal when there’s not much time to prepare an appetiser. 🙂
That really is an easy dip isn’t it! I love tuna
It sure is! And tasty, too 🙂
I make tuna dips too. I love it with crackers. Whatever is left over, I eat it with rice! Haha. Weird, I know. But tuna dips are really yummy. I will try your version of it too.
Thank you Annemarie, I look forward to hearing how you enjoy it. 🙂
Yummm this looks so good! I can not wait to try
Love to know your thoughts when you do!
This looks easy to make and I have few cans of tuna here so I would try out and dip with some biscuit. I hope my family loves it too.
I look forward to hearing when you make the dip. It’s so easy and delicious. 🙂
Whipped this up last night. It is divine. So creamy and full of flavour. And takes just minutes. Another winner of a recipe!
Thank you for letting me know Brian, I’m delighted that you made it and enjoyed it. 🙂
Well, this recipe sounds amazing! I’m a busy self-employed mother of two and I cannot have enough easy and quick recipes that are also healthy!
Busy people need quick and easy recipes. This lovely dip comes together in minutes. 🙂
I cannot recall the last time I bought tinned tuna. The dip sounds like a great use of this ingredient.
For me, it’s a store cupboard staple Tandy. There are so many ways in which to use it and this quickly made dip is just one of them. 🙂
I love tuna! This looks delicious and will have to try it 🙂
Thank you so much, I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂
I didn’t know tuna dips could be so easy to make. Will try this for sure.
Thank you Bindu, I do hope that you try it. 🙂
Tuna dip is such a great idea for an afternoon snack!
Thank you Tisha, one of my favourite dips. 🙂
This sounds like a great dip for any occasion! The ingredients are simple yet tasty and bringing it all together especially the day before the party saves time and energy. Great recipe!
Thank you so much for the great comments Adrianne; this is one of my favourite appetisers, so quickly and easily prepared. 🙂
Wish summer get-togethers right around the corner, this dip would be such a crowd pleaser!
It is always popular so will be ideal at your summer get-togethers. 🙂
The tuna is adorable in every way but this “sauce” that you have created I can recommend it on a nice slice of veal and here is the vitello tonnato!
Wow that’s a great idea Cristina. I love vitello tonnato. 🙂
I’m not a fan of tuna personally but Miss 7 loves it so I will definitely give this recipe a try! Thanks for sharing
I do hope that she enjoys the dip Shareen. 🙂
Wow I didn’t know this would be so easy. Will definitely try this out the next time I have friends over!
So glad to hear that you are going to try it Krsyten, please let me know that you enjoy it. 🙂
This looks yummy! I really love tuna. I will save this recipe and I will use this recipe on weekend!
Please let me know how you enjoy it. 🙂
Oooo I am all about simple dips. This one looks so amazing. I need to make it over the weekend!
Thank you Amber, let me know how you enjoy it. 🙂
I never had tuna dip but I do love tuna. I always go for guacamole so maybe it’s time I try something new with this recipe!
I also love guacamole but I encourage you to try a new dip; this is delicious. 😉
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This would be a great addition for picnics, brunch, and special occasions. I can’t wait to give this a try.
Thank you Sara, I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂
This used to be one of my faves! As I no longer eat fish, I’ve found a great alternative using chickpeas.
I also love chickpea dips; so many variations. 🙂
What a tasty sounding dip! I’ve never had tuna dip but it definitely sounds delicious.
It’s always popular and so easily made. 🙂
This looks like an excellent appetizer! I actually have all the ingredients in my house so I might give it a go in the next couple of days.
That’s great Joanna, I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂
I love Tuna dip but honestly never tried to make it myself. I will try now, very exciting.
I’m so happy to hear that Chad; I look forward to hearing how you enjoy it. 🙂
Oh this looks really easy to make but sounds very tasty too. Think I’ll have to have a go at this
It’s a great dip Stephanie, and I love that it is made in minutes. 🙂
Mmm this looks like a delicious recipe for tuna dip. It’s been far too long since I’ve had tuna in my diet so i’ll have to try it out!
Thank you Eli, and I love that it can be made in minutes 🙂
Looks creamy and delicious, sure it tastes great. Trying this out over the weekend.
I look forward to hearing how you enjoy it. 🙂
oh, my! This looks good and sounds really yummy. I would love to try this version. Thanks for sharing!
I do hope that you try it, it is a lovely dip. 🙂
Delicious Recipe.
Thank you Cherry. 🙂
Tuna is my all time favorite of all seafood.. Yum yum yum…! 😋 I already tried so many recipes for this wonderful fish and this is also a must try.. 🤔😋🐟
Thank you Geraline, I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂
I never made tuna dip. My friend likes to have it. So, I will share this link with him so he can make one for our group.
Thank you for sharing the recipe, I do hope your friends enjoy the dip. 🙂
Alex, as usual, my style of meal preparation. Anything less than 31 minutes and I am interested. A Great little dish for those who eat tuna.
Thank you so much Alvern, I love an appetiser that is quickly and easily prepared and this is one of my favourites.:)
I’ve never tried this before but it looks amazing, and bet it tastes great too! Your recipe was so easy to follow, I’ll be sure to let you know if I ever make it.
Thank you so much, I am glad that you like the recipe. 🙂
It is tempting to dip in by the looks of it. This is one of my all time favorites. Perfect for a laid back Friday Netflix and chill session.
It’s ideal for a night’s Netflix viewing; so quickly and easily made. Enjoy! 🙂
Tuna dip? Yes please! I love everything Tuna, it is best for me
It’s a lovely dip, and so quickly and easily made. A winner. 🙂
This looks so delicious. I will be making this one, with just one adjustment of switching for vegan mayo! i can’t wait !
Thank you Melissa, I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂
Oh I do love tuna and this looks delicious – and so easy to make too! I will definitely have a go. Kaz
It is a lovely dip, so quickly and easily made. I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂
Alex I love how did you plated it! OMG those lemon zests! Love it! Love it! Love it!
Thank you Enriqueta, I love a little lemon zest as a flavour boost. 🙂
What a great idea for a dip Alex! Perfect snacking food!
It is great snacking food; I love that I can make it in minutes. 🙂
This looks like an easy and delicious dip. I’ll have to make this next time we have company. I have been eating so many capers lately, it is nice to find different ways to use them.
Thank you Marysa, please let me know if you make this dip. 🙂
this is definitely what I was looking for! a great tasty dip to make my veggies less boring.
Thank you, this lovely Tuna Dip is made in minutes and is absolutely delicious. 🙂
I would have never thought to make tuna as a dip, but I guess it works. I now have a new dip I need to try! Hope it turns out as delicious as the picture looks.
It makes a lovely dip and it can be prepared in minutes. 🙂
Indeed this Tuna Dip prepared with the minimum number of easily available ingredients looks simple and delicious.
It is quickly and easily prepared; so delicious. 🙂
This dip is so good and if made to serve at a barbecue or garden party it would be a definite hit.
Thank you, it is always great when entertaining. 🙂
This is genius and sounds so delicious! I could use a new kind of dip at my next party. Yum!
Thank you Stephanie, I do hope that you try it. 🙂
I can’t eat tuna but my partner LOVES it! I think this would be a nice recipe for me to make for him. I think he’ll love it!
That’s great Stephanie, I do hope that he enjoys 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. 🙂
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 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! 🙂
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 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 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. 🙂
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. 🙂
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. 🙂
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. 🙂
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. 🙂
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. 🙂
Delicious and simple! Just how I like it 🙂
So do I Alyssa; I love a dip that can be prepared in minutes. 🙂
I love this dish I must try this starter tonight
It is one of my favourite appetisers, I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂
Amazing…dish cant wait for tasting it.
It is a dip that can be made in minutes. I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂