Best Layered Mediterranean Tuna Spread Recipes

LAYERED MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SPREAD

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Cream cheese spread and canned tuna helps a colorful layered dip come together in 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 container (8 oz) chives-and-onion cream cheese spread
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup pitted niçoise or kalamata olives, cut in half
1 can (6 oz) albacore tuna, well drained, broken into chunks
1 medium tomato, seeded, coarsely chopped
1 hard-cooked egg, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
48 crackers

Steps:

In small bowl, mix cream cheese, shallot and Italian seasoning until well blended. Spread in 8-inch circle on serving plate.
Top with olives, tuna, tomato, egg and parsley. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA MELTS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 7-ounce cans oil-packed light tuna (preferably Italian)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 whole pitas, each split into 2 rounds
4 ounces muenster or halloumi cheese, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups baby arugula
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Drain the tuna, reserving 2 tablespoons oil. Toss the tuna, reserved oil, 1/4 cup parsley, the olives, red onion, the juice of 1/2 lemon, the smoked paprika, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Spread the tuna salad on 4 of the pita halves; top with the cheese and the remaining pita halves.
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. One at a time, add the sandwiches and cook until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, toss the arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, the remaining 1/4 cup parsley, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil and the juice of the remaining 1/2 lemon in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Cut the tuna melts into wedges. Serve with the arugula salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 707, Fat 38 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 106 milligrams, Sodium 1198 milligrams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 52 grams

EASY TUNA SPREAD

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Catch the big kahuna of simple and tasty tuna treats.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 2h10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
1 can (9 oz) or 2 cans (5 oz each) albacore tuna in water, drained

Steps:

Line 2-cup metal bowl or mold with plastic wrap.
Place all ingredients in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth. Spread mixture in bowl.
Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Carefully unmold onto serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 40 mg