Viral Tuna Salad Recipe
This Viral Tuna Salad is a quick and flavorful recipe combining creamy mayonnaise with zesty wasabi and fresh lemon juice, packed with crunchy jalapeño chips, crisp apple, and a mix of veggies. Perfect for a light lunch or snack, it’s easy to make and serves four in just 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 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 Components
- 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 Salad Ingredients: Add finely chopped red onion, dill pickles, crushed crispy jalapeño chips, chopped apple, canned corn kernels, and thawed frozen peas to the bowl with the dressing.
- Combine Salad: Stir the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated and blended.
- Incorporate Tuna: Gently fold in the drained tuna packed in olive oil, being careful to keep the chunks intact for texture. Taste the salad and season with sea salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Serve immediately with extra pickles or tortilla chips on the side for added crunch and flavor.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more wasabi paste or extra jalapeño chips.
- Use fresh tuna if preferred, but canned tuna packed in olive oil provides great flavor and convenience.
- Chilling the salad for 20-30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld even better.
- Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a healthier, tangier version.
- Serve on a bed of greens or in lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
Keywords: Tuna salad, quick salad recipe, wasabi tuna salad, jalapeño chip salad, healthy lunch, easy no-cook recipe
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