Description
This creamy tuna cream cheese spread is a delightful treat that brings warmth and flavor to any table. With fresh herbs and a hint of lime, it’s perfect as a dip or spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g canned tuna (drained)
- 150 g cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Drain the canned tuna well. Squeeze the can slightly to remove excess liquid, which takes about 1-2 minutes.
- Place the drained tuna in a large bowl, ensuring it is evenly distributed for better mixing later.
- Add the cream cheese, finely chopped onion, fresh dill, and lemon juice to the tuna. This should take about 1 minute.
- Mix everything well with a spoon or fork until a creamy consistency is achieved, which should take about 3-5 minutes. Ensure there are no lumps left.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir the mixture again and taste intermittently to find the perfect balance, which should also take about 2 minutes.
- Chill the tuna cream cheese spread in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This is important for the flavors to develop and for the spread to cool.
- Before serving, take the spread out of the refrigerator 10 minutes prior. This ensures it reaches the optimal temperature for easy spreading.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. Start with less salt and pepper to avoid over-seasoning, and consider using a fork or hand mixer for a smoother texture.