Traditional Amish Dip or Sandwich Spread
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The original recipe was featured on PBS "Quilt Country with Marcia Adams". It was often served on dark heavy bread as a sandwich at quilting bees.

8 ounces of cream cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 (6 1/2 oz) can tuna
1/2 cup chopped and pitted olives
1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
black pepper to taste

Mix all the ingredients, adding more or less Mayonnaise depending on your desire to make a Chip Dip, or a Sandwich Spread.