So, we're already a few weeks or more into the school year. Are your kids already bored with the great snack ideas you came up with at the beginning of the year? A lot of moms I know start the school year with a bang and go all out with the cute and clever after-school snacks using cookie cutters, special containers or lots of careful arrangement to form foods into animal designs. By the time week 3 or 4 rolls around, it starts looking like time to get back to basics and find some afterschool snacks that are still fun and delicious, but a bit easier to make.
If you're looking for easy-to-make, this Tuna Tomato Dippers recipe, made with Bumble Bee White Albacore tuna, is something you can whip up in just a few minutes and you can even double the batch to make enough to store in the refrigerator for a day or two and that way conquer more than one days' worth of snacking. The other great thing about this recipe is that its packed with the lean protein and healthy fat in tuna to help refuel your kids after a long school day. The tomatoes also give it an added boost of nutrition.
To serve our snack, I used pita chips from a bag, but if you want to make your snack a bit healthier, you can use our recipe for homemade pita chips, and make your own using whole wheat pitas. Another note is that if you can find them, the petite diced tomatoes work best for this recipe because they are smaller. I also like the kind with garlic and onion already added.
Tuna Tomato Dippers Recipe
Ingredients:
1 can Bumble Bee® Chunk White Albacore in Water
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
3/4 tsp garlic salt
dash of black pepper
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together and serve with pita chips. You can't get much easier than that!
Be sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. If you want to use up leftovers in a hurry, you can add in a little mayonnaise and spread on bread for a zesty tuna fish sandwich lunch.
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Tuna Tomato Dippers
This Tuna Tomato Dippers Recipe makes a healthy and delicious protein-packed snack for after school or a go-to party appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 can Bumble Bee® Chunk White Albacore in Water
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3/4 tsp garlic salt
- dash of black pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together and serve with pita chips.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 61Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 496mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 10g
Nutrition is calculated automatically and may not be accurate.
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Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
Those sound great. My husband loves tuna, so I will have to make him some of these!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
This is so great! I love the flavors you used, and it’s so healthy. Thanks for sharing this!
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
That would be great to enjoy during a football game. Looks delicious!!
Pam says
This sounds really tasty for a snack or light lunch. It is so healthy too.
Debra says
I love tuna melts for lunch, so these would totally be for me to snack on. Would be great for a late lunch – filling, but not fattening!
Liz Mays says
Oh this would be an awesome lean protein snack or meal for me. I want to make some of this soon!
Jeanine says
This sounds delicious! I love tuna but I haven’t had any in a very long time. This looks tasty!
Shell says
What an easy recipe! I’d like this for a snack!
Kelly Hutchinson says
I am not a huge fan of tuna. With that said, my husband LOVES it! He would love this recipe.
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
I’ve always loved tuna fish but as an adult I really love eating it just like this instead of the traditional way on a sandwich. I’m dying to check out your recipe for the pita chips. Going there next….
Penelope says
That does sound good! I don’t pack my kids fish for lunch out of fear of how it will hold up after hours. But this is a great after-school snack.
Crystal says
It sounds like a great recipe for a snack or a light lunch. I need to try it with the homemade pita chips too.
Theresa says
My daughter has a new found love of tuna! I know she would love these dippers (minus the cilantro). We’ll have to try them soon!
Debbie Denny says
That is a sweet idea. I love tina treats and this dipper one sounds great.
Dawn says
This looks so tasty. I love the added tomato!
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
Why does dipping stuff automatically make it more fun? Great idea, thanks for sharing!
vickie couturier says
that does look very good
Chasing Joy says
Tuna is one of my own go to snacks for late in the work day. I do need to come up with some new recipes though.
melisasource says
My family loves tuna, so this is perfect! I’ll have to try this recipe at home!
Kristin says
I love Tuna, This Looks so Yummy Thank you for sharing.
Tracey says
What a yummy looking dip! Easy to make and packed with protein.
Kiwi says
My dad is big on tuna and is a fan of this brand! I would love to recreate this recipe!
Shannon Gurnee says
This sounds like a really yummy recipe! I would love to try it sometime!