Tuna Fish Ball Spread

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

Creamy tuna ball spread combines flaky tuna, cream cheese, lemon, and horseradish for a flavorful appetizer perfect for gatherings and snacking on crackers or with vegetables.

Be the first to rate this recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cans tuna, drained and flaked finely
  • 1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. grated onion
  • 2 tsp. horseradish

Instructions

  1. Refrigerate the mixture overnight or for several hours to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Form the chilled mixture into small balls.
  3. Roll each ball in chopped parsley or chopped nuts for added texture and presentation.
  4. Serve the tuna balls spread on crackers or with your favorite dippables.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

182 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.1g 16% DV
Total Fat 11.2g 14% DV
Carbs 13.5g 5% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 4.5g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 375.5mg 16% DV
Potassium 193mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 31.5mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 79.8mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 6.6mg 7% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 45.8mg 4% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV
Diet fit Low-carb Under 400 cal
Contains Milk Fish

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

American recipes → Seafood recipes → Dairy recipes → All recipes →