Tuna Mousse
This tuna mousse is perfect when you need something fast and satisfying. Creamy from the mayo and crème fraîche, with a bit of tang from mustard and lemon, it’s great on toast, crackers, or even as a sandwich filling.
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Tuna Mousse
by Francisco Correia on 03 May 2026
A quick, creamy tuna spread you can make in minutes.
Simple, tasty, and super versatile
This tuna mousse is perfect when you need something fast and satisfying. Creamy from the mayo and crème fraîche, with a bit of tang from mustard and lemon, it’s great on toast, crackers, or even as a sandwich filling.
What you'll need
Everything comes together in one bowl:
- Canned tuna: 2 cans, drained well
- Mayonnaise: 3 tablespoons
- Crème fraîche: 2 tablespoons
- Mustard: 2 teaspoons
- Pickles: 4 small, finely chopped
- Lemon juice: ¼ lemon
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Black pepper: 1 teaspoon, ground (adjust to taste)
How to make it
Quick mix and you're done:
- Start by squeezing and draining the tuna well to remove excess water.
- Place the tuna in a bowl and break it apart with a fork.
- Add the mayonnaise, crème fraîche, and mustard, then mix until creamy.
- If the texture feels too thick, add a bit more mayo or crème fraîche.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
- Finely chop the pickles and fold them into the mixture.
- Serve immediately or chill for a bit—it gets even better cold.
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Ingredients
- Canned tuna: 2 cans, drained well
- Mayonnaise: 3 tablespoons
- Crème fraîche: 2 tablespoons
- Mustard: 2 teaspoons
- Pickles: 4 small, finely chopped
- Lemon juice: ¼ lemon
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Black pepper: 1 teaspoon, ground (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Start by squeezing and draining the tuna well to remove excess water.
- Place the tuna in a bowl and break it apart with a fork.
- Add the mayonnaise, crème fraîche, and mustard, then mix until creamy.
- If the texture feels too thick, add a bit more mayo or crème fraîche.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
- Finely chop the pickles and fold them into the mixture.
- Serve immediately or chill for a bit—it gets even better cold.
Nutrition
per serving- Calories:186 kcal
- Fat:13g
- Carbohydrates:1g
- Fiber:1g
- Protein:16g
Additional Info
Categories: Sides & Appetizers, 15min Recipes
Nutrition
per serving- Calories:186 kcal
- Fat:13g
- Carbohydrates:1g
- Fiber:1g
- Protein:16g
Welcome to Nela's Recipes
I'm Francisco, and I'm passionate about preparing nutritious and flavorful meals. Additionally, I'm pursuing studies in computer science, and I have a keen interest in sports and a deep love for traveling.