Matthew McConaughey’s Viral Tuna Salad

Amy Hand

Amy Hand

Amy worked as the head pastry chef at multiple restaurants in South Africa. She now shares her professional insights about cooking and kitchen tools here at The Skillful Cook.

At first, everyone thought Matthew McConaughy was crazy for the flavor combination of this tuna salad! But once you try it, you’ll realize it's actually genius!
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Matthew McConaughy has been taking the internet by storm with his unusual but delicious tuna salad recipe!

Recently, the actor was on the “2 Bears, 1 Cave” podcast and this was the first time he revealed the recipe for his signature dish.

unusual but delicious tuna salad recipe

In a world where the majority of celebrities have their food cooked for them, Matthew McConaughy is unexpectedly skilled in the kitchen!

This tuna salad had people sitting up and taking notice because of the unique flavor combination of ingredients like wasabi paste, dill pickles, apples, and corn.

But, once the public started trying the dish, they realized that the veteran actor was onto something! It’s truly a dish you need to try for yourself to fully understand it.

This tuna salad had people sitting up and taking notice

Why you will love this tuna salad recipe…

  • Riot of textures- The apple, jalapeno chips, corn, and peas give this dish a delightful crunch.
  • Unusual flavor combination- It may seem bizarre when reading the recipe but the flavors come together so perfectly, trust us!
  • Packed with veggies- The veggies add texture, bright flavor, and important nutritious value.
  • Kick of heat- The wasabi paste gives this tuna salad a well-rounded heat.
  • Easy techniques- All you need to know how to do is dice some veggies so even beginners can enjoy this dish.
Why you will love this tuna salad recipe

Matthew McConaughey’s Viral Tuna Salad

At first, everyone thought Matthew McConaughy was crazy for the flavor combination of this tuna salad! But once you try it, you’ll realize it's actually genius!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 384 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces high-quality tuna packed in olive oil, drained
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp wasabi paste
  • 2 tsp Italian dressing
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped red onion
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped dill pickles
  • cup crispy jalapeño chips, crushed
  • ¼ cup chopped apple
  • ½ cup fresh corn kernels
  • ½ cup  frozen peas, thawed

Instructions
 

Ingredients

  • Matthew McConaughey’s Viral Tuna Salad Ingredients
  • In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, wasabi paste, and Italian dressing until smooth.
  • Add the drained tuna to the dressing mixture, flaking it gently with a fork to combine.
  • Fold in the red onion, dill pickles, chopped apple, corn, and peas, mixing until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
    Matthew McConaughey’s Tuna Salad - Add Vegetables and Mix-ins
  • Gently stir in the crushed crispy jalapeño chips, reserving a few for garnish if desired.
    Matthew McConaughey’s Tuna Salad - Incorporate Crunch
  • For best flavor, cover the salad and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled on toasted bread, with crackers, or over a bed of greens.
    Matthew McConaughey’s Tuna Salad - Chill and Serve

Nutrition

Calories 384kcal (19%)Carbohydrates 10g (3%)Protein 23g (46%)Fat 28g (43%)Saturated Fat 5g (31%)Polyunsaturated Fat 15gMonounsaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0.1gCholesterol 25mg (8%)Sodium 643mg (28%)Potassium 305mg (9%)Fiber 2g (8%)Sugar 4g (4%)Vitamin A 688IU (14%)Vitamin C 16mg (19%)Calcium 31mg (3%)Iron 2mg (11%)
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Serving Suggestions

This tuna salad is a versatile dish that can be served in many ways. Use it to top toasted bread, fill a crisp roll, or spread it on a cracker. Mixing it with cold pasta creates a tasty pasta salad.

🧑‍🍳 Expert Tips

  • Use high-quality tuna. This will give you the best flavor.
  • Adjust the flavors. Modify the amount of wasabi paste and jalapeños to control the heat.
  • Fresh corn. It will give you the best and sweetest flavor but you can substitute with frozen or canned corn if necessary.
  • Make ahead. This dish tastes even better the next day when the flavors have had time to mature together.
This tuna salad is a versatile dish that can be served in many ways

Storage Suggestions

  • To store- Transfer the tuna salad to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to three days.

Matthew McConaughey’s Tuna Salad FAQs

What ingredients are in a tuna salad sandwich?

A regular tuna salad sandwich will usually contain canned tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, seasoning, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles.

Amy Hand
About the author
After finding the chef life a little too high-paced, Amy decided to take her cooking skills and use them to teach others through food writing. She uses her knowledge as a pastry chef and experience as a head chef to write articles that are engaging and helpful while being as entertaining as possible.

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