Matthew McConaughey’s Tuna Salad
This creative tuna salad stretches two cans of tuna with a blend of unique ingredients, offering a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor. It’s a filling and budget-friendly recipe, perfect for large gatherings or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 cups 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cans tuna, drained
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (or agave)
- 1 tablespoon wasabi (or horseradish)
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 green apple, chopped
- 5–6 sweet gherkin pickles, chopped
- A sprinkle of breaded fried jalapeños (or French fried onions)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Drain the tuna and place it in a large mixing bowl. Chop the onion, green apple, sweet gherkins, and any other ingredients as needed.
- Mix the Base: Add mayonnaise, white vinegar, lemon juice, honey (or agave), and wasabi (or horseradish) to the tuna. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Add Vegetables and Fruit: Stir in the corn, peas, chopped red onion, green apple, and sweet gherkins. Mix gently to combine.
- Top with Crunch: Add a sprinkle of breaded fried jalapeños or French fried onions for a delightful crunch and extra flavor.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for an hour for the flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad is great for meal prep, as it makes a big batch (about 8 cups).
- Adjust the sweetness or spiciness by varying the amount of honey and wasabi to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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