Description
This Viral Tuna Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish combining creamy mayonnaise, zesty white wine vinegar, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of spicy wasabi. Mixed with crunchy jalapeño chips, refreshing apple, sweet corn, peas, and savory tuna packed in olive oil, it creates a perfect balance of textures and tastes. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal quick, satisfying meal or snack that serves four.
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-In
- 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: 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 canned corn kernels (drained), and ½ cup thawed frozen peas.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir all ingredients together until evenly incorporated, ensuring the dressing coats all components evenly for balanced flavor.
- Incorporate Tuna: Gently fold in the drained 10 ounces of tuna packed in olive oil to maintain the flaky texture. Taste and season with sea salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill before serving. Accompany with extra dill pickles or tortilla chips for added crunch and flavor contrast.
Notes
- To keep the salad fresh longer, refrigerate in an airtight container and consume within 2 days.
- For a spicier kick, increase the wasabi paste or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Jalapeño chips can be substituted with regular tortilla chips or crispy fried onions for different textures.
- Use fresh peas if available instead of frozen for a crisper bite.
- If you prefer a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: tuna salad, quick tuna recipe, wasabi tuna salad, jalapeño tuna salad, 15-minute tuna salad, easy lunch, no-cook salad
