Wasabi Tuna Salad With Crispy Jalapeños | CookOS

Wasabi Tuna Salad

Name: Wasabi Tuna Salad With Crispy Jalapeños
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp wasabi paste; 1 tbsp Italian dressing; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup crispy jalapeños; 1/4 cup dill pickles, finely sliced; 1/2 cup apple, diced; 1 tsp agave nectar; 1/2 cup corn kernels; 1/4 cup frozen peas; 5 oz jarred or canned tuna, drained; Crackers, for serving

This wasabi tuna salad delivers spicy heat balanced by sweet apple and agave, with crispy jalapeños adding crunch throughout. It's a complex, flavorful lunch ready in under 10 minutes.

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Total

15 min

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Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$26–$43

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Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp wasabi paste
1 tbsp Italian dressing
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup crispy jalapeños
1/4 cup dill pickles, finely sliced
1/2 cup apple, diced
1 tsp agave nectar
1/2 cup corn kernels
1/4 cup frozen peas
5 oz jarred or canned tuna, drained
Crackers, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, and wasabi paste. Whisk until smooth.
2
Add a splash of Italian dressing and whisk again to combine.
3
Stir in the finely diced red onion, crispy jalapeños, finely sliced dill pickles, and diced apple.
4
Add a touch of agave, the corn kernels, and frozen peas.
5
Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
6
Gently flake in the drained tuna and fold it into the mixture.
7
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. The creator adds a little more lemon juice.
8
Serve immediately with crackers, in a sandwich, or on a salad.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Drain canned tuna very well—excess liquid dilutes the wasabi mayo and weakens flavor.
Fold ingredients gently to keep crispy jalapeños intact; rough stirring will crush them.
Toast the crispy jalapeños lightly if store-bought to restore crunch before folding in.
Taste the dressing alone before mixing with tuna; wasabi intensity varies by brand, so adjust to preference.

Substitutions

Wasabi paste → sriracha or hot sauce (use 2 tsp, slightly thinner consistency)
Agave nectar → honey or maple syrup (equal swap)
Crispy jalapeños → fresh jalapeños, thin-sliced (loses crunch but retains heat)
Dill pickles → bread-and-butter pickles (adds sweetness, reduce agave by ½ tsp)

Storage & make-ahead

Store in an airtight container up to 3 days; eat within 24 hours for best crunch. Do not freeze.

Common Questions

Can I make this ahead?

Yes. Mix the mayo-based dressing up to 2 days ahead, then toss with tuna and fresh ingredients just before serving to keep jalapeños crispy.

How spicy is this tuna salad?

Medium spicy. One tablespoon of wasabi paste provides noticeable heat balanced by the sweetness of apple and agave. Reduce wasabi to ½ tbsp for milder flavor.