Portions: 8 servings Calories: 308kcal |
I have received many emails asking for recipes for sauces and dips with fried finger foods. So, I will reveal one of my secret dips to you: this rich cream cheese tuna dip recipe that you can turn into a salmon dip too. Let's get the party started!
By - Revised . Original Nov 12, 2012.
Creamy Tuna Dip [Video+Recipe].
Why we ❤️ it
- This quick and easy no-cook tuna dip is the perfect appetizer. It's a hit at home, and I serve it often.
- It has a creamy but firm texture that lends itself to serving in various combinations, which I'll mention below.
- It's a very easy recipe to make and requires no cooking, perfect for hot summers.
- It can be stored in the refrigerator overnight, so you can prepare it in advance. Serve cold straight from the refrigerator.
Creamy Tuna Dip [Video+Recipe]
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Utensils and tools
- Large mixing bowl (plus one for serving)
Ingredients
- 1½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup capers, minced
- ½ red onion , (medium), minced
- 1 cup canned tuna, or salmon (drained of water), shredded
- 2 radishes, (small), grated
- ½ teaspoon salt, (or more, to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, (or more, to taste)
- 1 tablespoon parsley, minced, or chive, or dill
Video
Preparation
1. Mixing
In a medium mixing bowl combine mayo, capers, onion, tuna (or salmon), and radish. Mix well.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Serving and storing
- If it will not be served right away, store covered in the refrigerator. It keeps for 24 hours.Sprinkle with parsley or dill before serving.
Top tips
- Herbs: I love the taste of dill in this sauce, especially with salmon, but if you can't find or don't have any dill (I sometimes can't find it), parsley also works very well.
- Substitute for mayonnaise: If you want it to be creamier without adding more mayonnaise, you can add a few tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Type of tuna: For this recipe, you can use yellowfin tuna, albacore tuna, or whatever you have in your pantry.
You can also use leftover tuna fillets from a previous meal. - Salmon: Smoked salmon may not be a good substitute in all recipes that call for canned tuna. However, canned salmon almost always works as well as or better than canned tuna.
I prefer it with canned salmon, and although the tuna and mayonnaise dip is a fantastic mixture with a great seafood flavor, the salmon dip with mayonnaise is a little more elegant and rich. - More flavors: You can add other flavors to find just the dish you like: sprinkle with a little lemon juice, add hot sauce, sprinkle with a little paprika or a pinch of cayenne pepper, add a teaspoon of garlic powder, or add a teaspoon of liquid smoke for an intriguing smoked tuna dip.
- Radishes: You can substitute ¼ cup of finely grated carrot or finely chopped cucumber for the radishes if you don't like their flavor.
Serving suggestions
This creamy salmon or tuna caper dip perfectly accompanies saltines, pita chips, fritters, fries, tortilla chips, saltine crackers, air fryer potato wedges, breadsticks, yuca fries, celery sticks, and other finger foods.
You can see it served here with tostones and homemade air fryer potato chips.
Serve also in between sliced bread as a snack, or cut them into 4 triangles in mini-sandwiches as finger food.
Don't miss my chicken with cream cheese filling recipe for another fantastic recipe.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.
Really nice
I always make my own mayonnaise in the food processor because it doesn't take long and tastes 100% better than store bought. My recipe is very similar to yours except for the vinegar. I just use lemon juice and I always include olive oil - about 1/3 olive oil to… Read more »
I love olive oil. It's what we use for more stuff, but I have to say that I have found it gives mayo a strange aftertaste that I am not fond of. Maybe it's just me.
As usual this recipe sounds delicious and shall be tried soon in the Sommers' home. I especially like the idea of adding dill. Years ago I planted some dill and never had to replant, it kept coming back in the same spot year after year. I discovered that young dill… Read more »
So, you like to live dangerously? 🙂
It is true, with proper handling salmonella contamination is far from likely, however, it can also be fatal for certain people and I'd rather not have that on me.
I usually don't make plain mayonnaise, I add raw garlic and make a delicious aioli instead. Like Suzanne I use lemon juice and a food processor or blender but unlike her I like to use 100% extra virgin olive oil. I love rich flavors, that's probably why I'm a portly… Read more »