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MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY-STYLE TUNA SALAD

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Jenna
🐟 MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY-STYLE TUNA SALADCrunchy • Bold • Unexpectedly Addictive
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🐟 MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY-STYLE TUNA SALAD
Crunchy • Bold • Unexpectedly Addictive

Recipe by Jenna
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking timeminutes
Calories

275–375

kcal

A celebrity-famous tuna salad that somehow sounds chaotic on paper… but absolutely works. Creamy, crunchy, tangy, a little spicy, slightly sweet, and packed with texture. Think elevated tuna salad with personality.

✨ About This Recipe
This tuna salad is not your average sad desk lunch. Between crunchy jalapeños, tart pickles, sweet apple, corn, peas, and a creamy wasabi dressing, every bite tastes different — in a good way.
The mix of savory, sweet, creamy, crunchy, and spicy makes this weirdly addictive. Serve it on toast, crackers, lettuce cups, wraps, or straight from the bowl (no judgment).
Bonus: it meal preps surprisingly well.

⚡ HEALTH BREAKDOWN (Estimated)
Per Serving (¼ recipe):
Calories: ~325
Protein: 18–24g
Carbs: 10–15g
Fat: 18–24g
Fiber: 2–4g
Sodium: Moderate

Highlights
✔ High-protein lunch option
✔ Crunchy + creamy texture combo
✔ Meal-prep friendly
✔ Sweet, spicy, tangy balance

Ingredients

  • Tuna Base

  • 10 oz tuna packed in olive oil, drained

  • 3 Tbsp finely chopped red onion

  • 3 Tbsp finely chopped dill pickles

  • ⅓ cup crispy jalapeño chips

  • ¼ cup chopped apple (green apple)

  • ½ cup fresh corn kernels

  • ½ cup frozen peas (thawed)

  • Creamy Dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise (plus more if desired)

  • 2 tsp white wine vinegar

  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice

  • 2 tsp wasabi paste

  • 2 tsp Italian dressing

  • Serving Ideas

  • Personal favorite: Quest protein chips (Chili Lime)

  • Dave’s Killer Bread toast

  • Crackers or pretzel crisps

  • Wraps or pita pockets

  • Lettuce cups for lighter vibes

  • Optional Jenna-Friendly Tweaks

  • Greek yogurt swap for part of the mayo to lighten it up

  • Extra celery or cucumber for crunch

  • Add boiled egg for more protein

  • More jalapeño chips if you like heat

Directions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together:
    Mayonnaise
    White wine vinegar
    Lemon juice
    Wasabi paste
    Italian dressing
  • Mix until smooth and creamy.
  • Add chopped red onion, dill pickles, crispy jalapeño chips, apple, corn, and peas. Stir to combine.
  • Gently fold in tuna until fully coated and evenly mixed.
  • Taste and add more mayo if you want it creamier.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until chilled and flavors meld together.
  • Enjoy on chips, toast, crackers, wraps, lettuce cups, or by the spoonful.

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