Matthew McConaughey’s Tuna Salad
Viral tuna salad made famous by Matthew McConaughey with apple, jalapeño, lemon, and Dijon mustard.
Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna drained
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 small apple finely diced
- 1 small jalapeño finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add drained tuna to a medium bowl and break it up with a fork.
- Add mayonnaise and Dijon mustard and mix until evenly combined.
- Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Fold in diced apple, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Mix gently until fully combined.
- Chill for 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Dice ingredients very finely for best texture.
Adjust jalapeño to control heat level.
Flavors improve after resting briefly in the refrigerator.
Adjust jalapeño to control heat level.
Flavors improve after resting briefly in the refrigerator.