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Matthew McConaughey’s Tuna Salad Recipe

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Matthew McConaughey’s viral tuna salad redefines the classic with bold mix-ins like green apple, peas, corn, wasabi, and crispy jalapeños. Sweet, spicy, tangy, and creamy, this protein-packed dish is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or straight from the bowl.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dressing:

1 cup mayonnaise (or more as desired)

1 tablespoon wasabi paste

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon vinegar (white wine, red wine, or champagne)

1 tablespoon agave syrup or honey

1 tablespoon Italian dressing

Salad:

4 (5 oz) cans good quality tuna, drained

⅓ cup finely minced red onion

¼ cup chopped dill gherkin pickles

½ large green apple, diced small

½ cup corn (fresh or canned)

¼ cup frozen peas (thawed)

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 cup crispy jalapeños or 1–2 tablespoons jalapeño chili crisp (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, wasabi paste, lemon juice, vinegar, agave or honey, and Italian dressing until smooth.
  2. In a large bowl, combine drained tuna, red onion, pickles, apple, corn, peas, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Leave out jalapeños if not serving immediately.
  3. Pour dressing over the tuna mixture and gently fold to combine until everything is well-coated.
  4. Fold in crispy jalapeños if serving immediately. If prepping ahead, add them just before serving to keep them crisp.
  5. Serve in lettuce wraps, on sandwich bread, or enjoy as is with a sprinkle of fresh dill if desired.

Notes

  • Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter version.
  • Swap green apple for red apple for extra sweetness.
  • Add chopped celery or carrots for crunch.
  • Try smoked tuna or tuna in olive oil for deeper flavor.
  • Include capers or olives for a briny bite.
  • Omit corn and peas for a low-carb variation.
  • Use hot honey for a spicy-sweet flavor.
  • Substitute with spicy crushed chips if jalapeños are unavailable.
  • Turn into a tuna melt by topping with cheese and toasting.

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Find it online: https://cheftinaskitchen.com/matthew-mcconaugheys-tuna-salad-recipe/