Tarragon Tuna Salad Recipe
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Tarragon Tuna Salad

By: MARIA BUJAK 
"This is a tuna sandwich you would expect from a high-end sandwich shop. It is light, fresh and full of flavor. You must try this!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 sandwiches
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon minced lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (12 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
  • 8 (1 ounce) slices white or whole wheat bread
  • 8 thin slices red tomato (optional)
  • 4 (1 ounce) slices provolone cheese (optional)

Directions

  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, parsley, chives, tarragon, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and pepper in a bowl until well combined. Gently stir in the flaked tuna, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
  2. Spread tuna evenly over four of the bread slices. Top with tomatoes, and cheese if using, then top with remaining bread slices.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 485 | Total Fat: 24.7g | Cholesterol: 52mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This tuna salad is fabulous! I love the lemon flavor and blend of fresh herbs. It's a nice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2006 by JULES319   view full review
I followed this recipe exactly and it was WONDERFUL! This is a great alternative to the egg...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2006 by YLEEK Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is truly the taste of a tuna salad you would find in a high-end sandwich shop. I am...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2006 by dmaw234   view full review
This was OK. It was a bit too herby for me. The flavor was stronger than I like.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2011 by Sarah-May Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is by far the best tuna salad I've ever tasted. It's so fresh tasting! It's quickly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2009 by ildefonso   view full review
I absolutely loved this recipe!!! It was a great way to use fresh herbs from my garden. You...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2008 by BATCAVES   view full review
I thought this was OK. The flavors didn't wow me and it lacked the crunch, so i added fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2007 by VICKIE   view full review
I used an envelope of albacore tuna, which is about 7 oz., so I decided not to even measure...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2007 by Stacy   view full review
I agree - too much herb. I won't be making this again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2006 by devilonastick   view full review
I didn't have any provolone cheese and for some reason my tarragon is missing (I didn't grow...

 

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