Description
This Viral Tuna Salad is a flavorful and refreshing twist on a classic dish, combining creamy mayonnaise and zesty wasabi with crunchy jalapeño chips, crisp apple, and tangy pickles. Perfect as a quick lunch or snack, this salad balances textures and flavors beautifully, making it a delightful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise (plus more as desired)
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons wasabi paste
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salad Mix
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
- ⅓ cup crispy jalapeño chips (crushed)
- ⅓ cup finely chopped apple
- ½ cup canned corn kernels (drained)
- ½ cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 10 ounces tuna packed in olive oil (drained)
- Sea salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons wasabi paste, and ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning until smooth and well combined.
- Add vegetables and crunch: To the dressing, add 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion, 3 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles, ⅓ cup crushed crispy jalapeño chips, ⅓ cup finely chopped apple, ½ cup drained canned corn kernels, and ½ cup thawed frozen peas. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Incorporate the tuna: Gently fold in 10 ounces of tuna packed in olive oil, making sure the tuna breaks up slightly but maintains chunks for texture.
- Season to taste: Taste the salad and add sea salt and freshly ground black pepper if needed. Mix gently once more to distribute seasoning.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the tuna salad chilled or at room temperature with extra pickles or tortilla chips on the side for added flavor and crunch.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of mayonnaise to achieve your preferred creaminess.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- For a spicier salad, add extra wasabi paste or jalapeño chips.
- Substitute vegan mayonnaise to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
- Serve on a bed of greens or in a sandwich for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: tuna salad, no-cook salad, quick lunch, wasabi tuna salad, jalapeño chips, healthy tuna recipe
