Best 11 Tangy Tarragon Tuna Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the flavorsome Tangy Tarragon Tuna Salad, a culinary delight that tantalizes your taste buds with its perfect balance of tangy, savory, and herbaceous notes. This versatile dish serves as an excellent filling for sandwiches or wraps, a delightful topping for salads, or simply as a satisfying snack.

Prepared with a medley of ingredients, this tuna salad features succulent tuna flakes, crisp celery, fresh parsley, aromatic tarragon, and a zesty lemon-mayonnaise dressing. The tangy dressing, infused with the distinct flavor of tarragon, complements the richness of the tuna, while the crunchy celery and parsley add a refreshing texture and vibrant color.

Discover two variations of this classic recipe, each offering a unique twist. The Traditional Tangy Tarragon Tuna Salad stays true to the original, while the Lemon-Dill Tangy Tarragon Tuna Salad introduces a burst of citrusy freshness with the addition of lemon zest and fresh dill.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or new to the kitchen, the step-by-step instructions and helpful tips provided in this article ensure a hassle-free cooking experience. Dive into the world of flavors and create a tuna salad that will leave a lasting impression on your palate.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

TARRAGON TUNA SALAD



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It's surprising how a few herbs can brighten up tuna salad. Made with reduced-fat mayonnaise, this version gets its zip from mustard. It makes a terrific light lunch or Sunday brunch dish. -Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the tuna, celery and onion. Combine the mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, tarragon, mustard and pepper. Stir into tuna mixture. If desired, serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TUNA TARRAGON SALAD (SWEET TOMATOES



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This is the exact recipe for Sweet Tomatoes/Soup Plantation's Salad. I go there as often as possible for this salad. Finally learned how to make it myself. Word to the wise, DO NOT TASTE IT BEFORE THE 8 HOURS OR IT WON'T TASTE RIGHT. Trust me, its worth the wait!

Provided by christytownshend

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon salt
5 cups small shell pasta
1 1/4 cups penne pasta
1 cup spinach fettuccine (3-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water
2 cups sweet pickle juice (small jar contains about 1 cup)
1 3/4 cups mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups sweet pickles (diced)
1 cup celery (diced)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons dried tarragon leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • For the pasta: In a large pot, bring 3 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon salt to a full boil. Add pastas and cook for about 10 minutes until al dente. Immediately strain pasta and cool by running cold water over pasta in strainer. Drain pasta completely and place in a bowl. Coat pasta with canola oil to prevent sticking.
  • For the dressing: Place tuna in a large bowl and break down into small pieces. Add the remaining dressing ingredients and thoroughly whisk to combine.
  • Combine the dressing and cooked pasta and mix thoroughly. ALLOW SALAD TO MARINATE FOR 8 HOURS! After 8 hours, top with more pickle juice and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bon Apetite!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 842.4, Fat 35.1, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 51.2, Sodium 2666, Carbohydrate 106, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 11.9, Protein 27.4

TANGY MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD



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This is a great appetizer that goes well with unsalted crackers or toasted bread rounds. Adjust flavor to taste!

Provided by Jerry

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup whole, pitted kalamata olives
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon capers, drained
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (5 ounce) can water-packed tuna, drained
½ one lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Combine the olives, garlic and capers in an electric food processor, and process to form a paste. With the motor still running, slowly add the olive oil through the feed tube and blend thoroughly. Then add the tuna and lemon juice, and continue processing until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 315.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

TANGY TARRAGON TUNA SALAD



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I find this tastes better the next day after the flavors have set in. It's good with a fresh baguette or pita bread.

Provided by One Little Deer

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna, in water
2 hard-boiled eggs (1 per can)
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped fine
1/4 cup dill pickles, chopped fine or 1/2 tablespoon capers
1/4 red onion, chopped fine
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon sour cream or 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/4 lemon, juice of, fresh
1 teaspoon dill
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil eggs until cooked all the way through, 5 minutes or so.
  • Drain water from tuna. Add to mixing bowl. Chop all ingredients to smaller than bite size. Mix with yogurt, sour cream (or mayonnaise), lemon juice and dill. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • *I generally make this recipe by sight, so you may want to add the ingredients slowly until you feel it looks even.

TANGY TUNA SALAD



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This tuna salad gets its bright flavor from two good-for-you ingredients: Greek yogurt and shredded apple.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
Salt and pepper
1 can (5 ounces) solid light tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1 stalk celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/2 Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated
Whole-wheat bread, red onion, cucumber, and alfalfa sprouts, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, and lemon zest and juice; season with salt and pepper. Stir in tuna, celery, and apple. Serve with bread, onion, cucumber, and sprouts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

TUNA SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 12m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds very fresh tuna steak, cut 1-inch thick
4 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for brushing
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black, plus extra for sprinkling
2 limes, zest grated
1 teaspoon wasabi powder
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
10 dashes hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
1 to 2 ripe Hass avocados, medium diced
1/4 cup minced scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
1/4 cup red onion, small diced

Steps:

  • Brush the tuna steaks with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the tuna steaks in a very hot saute pan and cook for only 1 minute on each side. Set aside on a platter.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, lime zest, wasabi, lime juice, soy sauce and hot sauce. Add the avocados to the vinaigrette.
  • Cut the tuna in chunks and place it in a large bowl. Add the scallions and red onion and mix well. Pour the vinaigrette mixture over the tuna and carefully mix.

TARRAGON PASTA SALAD



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The refreshing tuna salad with pasta and a savory tarragon dressing make a colorful and flavorful addition to any summer lunch or picnic menu. The recipe can be easily doubled if you need to feed a hungry crowd.-Toni Churchin, Irvine, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces bow tie pasta, cooked and drained
1 can (9 ounces) tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup sliced green onions
3/4 cup Miracle Whip
4 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, red pepper and onions. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss gently. Chill for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 23g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

TARRAGON TUNA SALAD



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Spices of the World Cookbook by McCormick. Copyright 1964. Garnish with hard cooked eggs, tomato wedges or thin slices of avocado. Or use as a sandwich filling.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (7 ounce) cans tuna
1 cup diced celery
1/4 cup sweet relish
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon tarragon leaf
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 tablespoon onion flakes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Drain and flake tuna; add celery and relish.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients; mix well.
  • Add to tuna; mix thoroughly. Serve on crisp lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.4, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 53, Sodium 601.5, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 7.2, Protein 24.2

TANGY TUNA MACARONI SALAD



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A well-seasoned vinegar, mayonnaise and yogurt dressing perks up this chilled tuna and macaroni salad. Green peas, parsley and olives add color to the medley. -Ruth Peterson, Jenison, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup chopped celery
1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package direction; drain and rinse in cold water. In a serving bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, tuna, peas, parsley and olives. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add to tuna mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TUNA TARRAGON PASTA SALAD



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My husband and I love the unique flavor of the tuna pasta salad at our local Sweet Tomatoes restaurant. The natural sweetness from the tarragon blends beautifully with the mild tuna. I developed this recipe at home and it comes really close to real thing...maybe even surpassing it. The restaurant chain uses a mixed pasta consisting of broken spinach fettucini, broken regular fettucini and sea shells, but I don't usually keep all those pastas on-hand. I also took the liberty of adding peas (I just love peas and tuna together).

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice or 1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon dried tarragon
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon sugar (1 to 2 teaspoons, to taste)
2 (12 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained (or albacore)
2 cups frozen green peas, no need to thaw
1 lb shell pasta, cooked to al dente, drained and cooled
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Whisk together the first six (dressing) ingredients.
  • Fold in the tuna and peas.
  • Toss in the pasta.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Chill at least two hours before serving.
  • The pasta will absorb the dressing, the flavors will blend and the dried tarragon flavor will really blossom.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670.8, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 68.6, Sodium 892.3, Carbohydrate 74.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 41.7

TUNA SALAD WITH GRAPES AND LEMON TARRAGON DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 1/2 cup dressing

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1½ teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1½ teaspoons lemon juice
1½ teaspoons tarragon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cans (6 oz. each) solid white tuna (drained)
1 cup red California seedless grapes, halved
1/3 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
1/3 diced celery
2½ tablespoons diced yellow onion
1 each hard boiled egg, peeled and chopped (optional)
1/3 cup Lemon Tarragon Dressing (see below)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently break up, but do not mash the drained tuna. Add the grapes, walnuts, diced celery, onion and chopped egg. Stir to mix. Add dressing and combine until evenly moistened. Keep chilled in a covered container until ready to serve. Makes 4 servings. (Yield: 3 cups of Tuna Salad.) To make Lemon Tarragon Dressing: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, then gently combine with tuna mixture.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, and avoid tuna that is packed in brine.
  • If you don't have any tarragon on hand, you can substitute another fresh herb, such as dill or chives.
  • To make a creamy tuna salad, add 1/2 cup of mayonnaise to the recipe.
  • If you want a spicier tuna salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • Serve tuna salad on its own, or use it as a sandwich filling or wrap.

Conclusion:

Tangy tarragon tuna salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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