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Tuna Salad with Crispy Jalapeños


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  • Author: Chef Gourmet
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious and creamy tuna salad with a spicy twist from crispy jalapeños, perfect for sandwiches or on its own.


Ingredients

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  • 12 oz tuna (packed in olive oil, drained)
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (plus more, as desired)
  • 2 tsp wasabi paste
  • 2 tsp Italian dressing
  • 3 Tbsp red onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 Tbsp dill pickles (finely chopped)
  • ⅓ cup crispy jalapeño chiles (Don Chilio’s brand jalapeno Mexican chile crisps)
  • ¼ cup apple (chopped)
  • 2 tsp agave syrup
  • ½ cup fresh corn kernels
  • ½ cup frozen peas (thawed)
  • salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Break up 12 oz tuna in a mixing bowl and add 2 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp wasabi paste, and 2 tsp Italian dressing. Mix to combine.
  2. Add 3 Tbsp red onion, 3 Tbsp dill pickles, ⅓ cup crispy jalapeño chiles, chopped ¼ cup apple, 2 tsp agave syrup, ½ cup fresh corn kernels, and ½ cup frozen peas. Mix and taste, season with each, salt & pepper to taste.

Notes

  • This salad can be served on crackers, in a sandwich, or over a bed of greens.
  • Adjust the level of wasabi based on your heat preference.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg