Creamy Tuna Everything Bagel Delight
A quick and satisfying snack featuring a creamy tuna and cream cheese spread on toasted everything bagels, perfect for busy days or light lunches.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz / 142 g) canned tuna, drained well (chunk light tuna packed in water preferred)
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened (dairy-free cream cheese optional)
- 2 everything bagels, sliced and toasted
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter option)
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely minced red onion (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional extras: 1 tablespoon chopped capers, celery for crunch, or a dash of hot sauce
Instructions
- Drain the canned tuna thoroughly to avoid a watery spread.
- In a mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Use a fork to blend until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the finely minced red onion, chopped fresh dill, and optional capers or celery if using. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly.
- Slice the bagels in half and toast them until golden and crisp.
- Generously spread the tuna mixture over each toasted bagel half.
- Optionally, garnish with extra sprigs of dill or a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning and serve immediately.
Notes
Drain tuna well to avoid soggy spread. Use softened cream cheese for smooth blending. Toast bagels to golden crisp but avoid burning. Adjust lemon juice gradually to balance flavor. For gluten-free option, use gluten-free bagels or crispbread. Mix spread in advance and toast bagels fresh for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Half a bagel with sp
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
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