Matthew McConaughey’s Viral Tuna Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cans good-quality tuna
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tsp wasabi paste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- Small splash Italian dressing
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup dill pickles or cornichons, chopped
- ¼ cup frozen peas
- ¼ cup corn
- ½ apple, diced small
- 1–2 tsp agave syrup or honey
- Handful crispy jalapeño chips
- Salt & black pepper
The ingredient list and flavor profile have been widely recreated online after the podcast clip went viral.
Instructions
- Mix mayo, wasabi, lemon juice, vinegar, and Italian dressing.
- Stir in tuna until creamy.
- Add onion, pickles, peas, corn, apple, and agave.
- Fold in jalapeño chips last for crunch.
- Chill 30 minutes — or overnight for best flavor.
McConaughey says it tastes even better after sitting overnight so the flavors “coagulate.”
Why People Like It
- Sweet + spicy contrast
- Crunch from jalapeño chips
- Apple adds freshness
- Wasabi gives subtle heat
Reddit reactions were surprisingly positive, with many users saying the strange combination “actually delicious.”
