Matthew McConaughey Tuna Salad (Viral Recipe)
The viral Matthew McConaughey Tuna Salad is definitely worth the hype! It's fresh and tangy with fun flavours from the wasabi and unique ingredients that work so well together. Enjoy in a pita wrap, sandwich or even with crackers or chips
Servings: 4
Calories: 267kcal
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Ingredients
- 10oz / 320g canned tuna - drained
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons chopped pickles
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup canned corn - drained
- ½ cup frozen peas
- ¼ large green apple
- ½ cup jalapeno potato chips
- 1-2 teaspoons wasabi paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon oregano or Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon agave or honey (optional - I prefer it without)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the apple into cubes and finally dice the pickles and red onion. Optional - I like to soak the red onion in water for 10 minutes while preparing the remaining ingredients
- In a bowl add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, wasabi (start with 1 teaspoon) and oregano. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper and whisk together
- Add the drained tuna, corn, peas, chopped apple, red onion and pickles. Stir together with a spoon until well combined - taste for seasoning and add a 2nd teaspoon of wasabi if preferred
- Place in the fridge for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to develop
- Right before serving, break up the jalapeno chips and add half of them to the salad and stir through. Then top with the remaining chips and enjoy your zingy delicious Matthew McConaughey Tuna Salad, in a sandwich, pita wrap, lettuce cups or with pita chips and dig in!
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Notes
- Onion – soaking raw red onion in water for about 10 minutes helps tame its harsh bite. Do this while you prep the other ingredients so it’s ready to go when you need it
- Dressing – always mix the mayo, vinegar, lemon juice, and seasoning first. This makes sure everything is evenly coated once you add the tuna and veggies
- Wasabi – is the secret kick that makes this tuna salad pop. Start with a small amount as wasabi is strong and adjust based on how bold you want it
- Serving – chill the salad in the fridge for at least 10 minutes before serving. It gives the flavors time to meld and taste even better. Then add the crushed jalapeño chips right before serving. If you mix them in too early, they’ll lose their crunch
Nutrition
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 432mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
