Description
Dive into matthew mcconaughey’s zesty tuna salad, a star-studded dish that blends fresh ingredients with hollywood flair. Crisp vegetables and perfectly seasoned tuna create a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave after your next workout or beach day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cans (5-6 ounces/140-170 grams) tuna, drained
Vegetables and Fruits:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) corn
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) peas
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 green apple, chopped
- 56 sweet gherkin pickles, chopped
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) wasabi
- A sprinkle of breaded fried jalapenos (or French fried onions)
Instructions
- Empty drained tuna into a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring no excess liquid remains.
- Craft the signature dressing by whisking mayonnaise, white vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and wasabi into a smooth, vibrant blend.
- Incorporate finely diced red onion, crisp green apple, sweet corn kernels, tender peas, and tangy sweet gherkin pickles into the tuna base.
- Gradually drizzle the prepared dressing over the tuna mixture, gently folding ingredients to achieve uniform coating and flavor distribution.
- Enhance texture and taste by generously scattering breaded fried jalapenos or crispy French fried onions across the surface, creating a delightful crunch.
- Serve chilled as a standalone dish, nestled between bread slices, or artfully arranged atop a fresh garden salad for a versatile culinary experience.
Notes
- Toast the bread lightly before making a sandwich to prevent sogginess and add a delightful crunch to the tuna salad.
- Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed version that reduces overall calories.
- Dice the green apple and red onion into uniform small pieces to ensure even distribution of flavors and texture throughout the salad.
- Replace fried jalapenos with toasted pumpkin seeds or sliced almonds for a healthier, gluten-free alternative that still provides a satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg