Viral Tuna Salad Recipe
This Viral Tuna Salad is a flavorful and vibrant twist on a classic tuna salad, combining creamy mayonnaise with a zesty wasabi kick, tangy lemon and vinegar, and a mix of crunchy and fresh ingredients like crispy jalapeño chips, red onion, dill pickles, apple, corn, and peas. Perfect for a quick, protein-packed lunch or easy snack, it takes only 15 minutes to prepare and serves 4.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
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-Ins
- 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
- Make 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 the chopped ingredients: Stir in 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 canned corn kernels, and ½ cup thawed frozen peas into the dressing mixture.
- Combine thoroughly: Stir the mixture well to evenly distribute all the ingredients and dress the salad uniformly.
- Fold in the tuna: Gently fold in the drained 10 ounces of tuna packed in olive oil, making sure not to break up the tuna too much. Taste and season with sea salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately with extra pickles or tortilla chips on the side for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more mayonnaise to taste.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best tangy flavor.
- Crispy jalapeño chips add a nice spice and crunch, but can be substituted with regular tortilla chips if preferred.
- Ensure peas are fully thawed before adding to maintain texture.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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