This creamy, punchy dip comes together fast to bring brightness (and protein!)

It can refer to dishes made with or served with tuna.

This punchy tonnato dip recipe takes inspiration from the beloved sauce.

Tonnato Dip

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Its exquisite served with bitter endive, radicchio, and even roasted veggies.

Avoid overprocessing the dip once the mayonnaise is added.

The dip may end up grainy the longer it’s processed.

Ingredients

16.7-oz.

jartuna fillets, drained

5anchovy fillets (from a 2-oz.

Add mayonnaise; pulse until incorporated, about 4 pulses.

Refrigerate, garnish, and serve:

Transfer to a small serving bowl.

Refrigerate, covered, until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.

Serve with cruditesfor dipping.

Use leftover tonnato dip as a base for salad dressing.

Add some grated Parmesan cheese and a bit more garlic.

Then adjust the oil and acid to taste.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.