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.
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.
Why you will love this tuna salad recipe…
Matthew McConaughey’s Viral Tuna Salad
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
- ⅓ cup crispy jalapeño chips, crushed
- ¼ cup chopped apple
- ½ cup fresh corn kernels
- ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
Instructions
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.
- Gently stir in the crushed crispy jalapeño chips, reserving a few for garnish if desired.
- 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.
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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.
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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.
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