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Matthew McConaughey Viral Tuna Salad

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A bold and flavorful tuna salad featuring creamy dressing, crisp apples, crunchy jalapeño chips, and fresh vegetables with a hint of wasabi and lemon for a bright, slightly spicy twist.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons wasabi paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
  • 1/3 cup crispy jalapeño chips, crushed
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped apple (Granny Smith, Pink Lady, or Honeycrisp)
  • 1/2 cup canned corn kernels, drained
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 10 ounces tuna packed in olive oil, drained
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, wasabi paste, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
  2. Add the finely chopped red onion, dill pickles, crushed jalapeño chips, and chopped apple to the dressing.
  3. Stir gently to begin combining the ingredients.
  4. Add the drained corn kernels and thawed peas, mixing until evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. Gently fold in the drained tuna, keeping some chunks intact for better texture.
  6. Taste and season with sea salt and black pepper as needed.
  7. Serve immediately with crackers, tortilla chips, lettuce wraps, or sandwiches, or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.

Notes

  • For a milder flavor, reduce the wasabi or replace it with Dijon mustard.
  • Greek yogurt can replace part of the mayonnaise for a lighter version.
  • For extra crunch, add chopped celery or crushed tortilla chips before serving.
  • Chilling the salad for about 30 minutes helps the flavors blend together.
  • Use crisp apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg