Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, this Tarragon Tuna Salad is brightened up with fresh herbs and lemon juice, with a hit of Dijon mustard.
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Tarragon Tuna Salad
Growing up, tuna salad sandwiches were my favorite – so it’s not a surprise that I love a solid tuna salad for lunch (or dinner if Jason is working late and I’m on my own) because it’s packed with protein and requires minimal effort. And whether I’m on my own for dinner, or need a quick and clean lunch, tuna salad does the trick, filling me up and keeping me happy.
Tuna salad may sound basic, but there are so many ways to tszuj up canned tuna and make it a complete meal! Whether you add to a salad with chickpeas, or want a more filling bowl with grains and spicy mayo – like this Tuna Roll Bowl, it’s not hard to get creative and back into a routine.
With fall around the corner (unless you’re in Florida like me. haha) it’s time to get back into a routine and the quickest way for me to do that is with menu planning and a little bit of meal prep.
I love to prep a batch of Tarragon Tuna Salad so I can just pull from the fridge and add to a wrap or sandwich and call it a meal. Easy peasy and done.
I make this Tarragon Tuna Salad using Blue Harbor Fish Co.® Wild Albacore Tuna. Their clean flavor makes it easy for me to just grab from the pantry and go. Though honestly, it’s so fresh and flaky that it’s easy to enjoy straight from the can for a quick meal.
If you’re unable to find canned tuna for this recipe, Blue Harbor Fish Co. also offers their wild albacore in 3-ounce pouches that I always have in the pantry as well; highly suggest either their Wild Albacore Tuna in Water, or the Wild Albacore with Lemon Dill for today’s recipe. If you are watching your sodium intake, Blue Harbor Fish Co. also offers their Albacore tuna with No Salt Added.
How to make this tuna salad
Most, if not all tuna salad recipes should be pretty straightforward and simple. You should just need to add everything to a bowl and mix well.
To make Tuna Tarragon Salad, you need the following ingredients:
- (2) 4.6-oz. cans Blue Harbor Fish Co. Wild Albacore Tuna in Water with Sea Salt
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3 stalks celery
- 1/3 cup pecans or walnuts, for crunch and healthy fat
- 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard for tang
- juice of 1/2 fresh lemon
- salt and pepper, to taste
- fresh parsley to garnish
Toss everything in a bowl and mix well. This salad can definitely be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator 3-5 days.
How to serve tuna tarragon salad
As-is, this flaky tuna tarragon salad is whole30, keto friendly and dairy-free. How you serve it is up to you.
Honestly, the easiest way to enjoy this tuna is straight from the bowl. But since we’re civilized, you can add a scoop of Tuna Tarragon Salad to a lettuce cup (such as bibb, butter or romaine) for a low-carb option, or over your favorite bread (I like it toasted) for an open-faced tuna sandwich. Or take it a step further and toast with cheese for a tuna melt if you like.
You can also add to a green salad with beans or a grown-up lunchable with your favorite veggies and crackers – perfect for meal prep!
Tarragon Tuna Salad
Ingredients
- (2) 4.6-ounce cans Blue Harbor Fish Co. Wild Albacore Tuna in Water with Sea Salt - drained
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3 stalks celery - diced
- 1/3 cup pecans or walnuts - chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves - finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- juice of 1/2 fresh lemon
- salt and pepper - to taste
- fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- To a large bowl, add drained tuna, mayo, diced celery, chopped pecans, fresh tarragon, Dijon and lemon juice. Using a fork, flake tuna chunks and mix well with all ingredients until everything is fully incorporated.
- Taste test and season with any salt and pepper, if desired.
- When ready to serve, top with fresh parsley (optional) and dig in. Serve as-is, in a wrap, over toasted bread, in a salad, etc.
Notes
nutrition info is for tuna salad only.
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