Carlos Charlie Tuna Salad Dip
Transform your snack game with the irresistible Carlos Charlie Tuna Salad Dip—a creamy, flavor-packed dip perfect for parties, gatherings, or a satisfying midday treat. This easy, no-cook recipe combines protein-rich canned tuna, velvety cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream for a luscious base, while finely diced red onion, celery, dill pickle, and fresh parsley add bursts of texture and zesty freshness. A touch of Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and fresh lemon juice elevate the flavors, making each bite tangy and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes and chilled to perfection, this tuna dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser when served with crackers, chips, or crisp veggies. Whether you're hosting or simply indulging, this creamy tuna dip is bound to be your new go-to appetizer!
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup celery (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup dill pickle (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream.
Step 2
2. Use a fork or a hand mixer to blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
3. Add the finely diced red onion, celery, dill pickle, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
Step 4
4. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until fully incorporated.
Step 5
5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
Step 6
6. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
7. Serve chilled with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (549.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1504.9 |
| Total Fat 139.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 39.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 292.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2762.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 44.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.4g | |
| Protein 25.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 45.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 265.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 654.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories