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California-Style Tuna Salad Croissant Sandwich

A fresh and vibrant tuna salad croissant sandwich with Dijon, tarragon, and cornichons, perfect for a quick lunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Lunch, Quick Meals, Sandwiches
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Salad
  • 2 cans (5 ounces each) solid white tuna, drained and flaked
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons cornichons, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice preferably from a Meyer lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For Assembly
  • 4 fresh croissants, split in half lengthwise
  • 1 cup butter lettuce leaves washed and dried
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced
  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing

Method
 

Make the Tuna Salad
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, minced cornichons, chopped tarragon, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Mix well and season with black pepper to taste.
Assemble the Sandwiches
  1. Lay the croissant halves cut-side up on a work surface.
  2. Divide the tuna salad evenly among the bottom halves of the croissants, spreading it in an even layer.
  3. Top with butter lettuce leaves and a slice or two of tomato.
  4. Add another spoonful of tuna salad on top of the tomato, then close the sandwich with the top croissant half.
  5. Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the top of each sandwich and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 24gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 680mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

For best results, use high-quality canned tuna packed in water or oil. If you prefer a lighter texture, substitute Greek yogurt for half the mayonnaise. The tuna salad can be made up to a day ahead and stored in the fridge. Avoid overmixing to keep the salad chunky. Serve right away to keep the croissants flaky.

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