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California-Style Tuna Salad Croissant Sandwich

A fresh and elegant tuna salad croissant sandwich with California avocado and Meyer lemon, ready in 15 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Lunch, Quick Meals, Sandwiches
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Salad
  • 2 cans (5 ounces each) solid white tuna, drained
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons cornichons, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Meyer lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For Assembly
  • 4 fresh croissants
  • 1 cup butter lettuce leaves
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced
  • 1 small Hass avocado, sliced optional, California-style
  • Sea salt, for finishing

Method
 

Prepare the Tuna Salad
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, minced cornichons, chopped tarragon, Meyer lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Season with black pepper and mix until well blended.
Assemble the Sandwiches
  1. Slice each croissant in half lengthwise using a serrated knife.
  2. Spread a generous portion of the tuna salad on the bottom half of each croissant.
  3. Layer with butter lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and optional avocado slices.
  4. Add another spoonful of tuna salad on top, then cover with the croissant top.
  5. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over each sandwich and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 680mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

For the best texture, use tuna packed in water and drain it thoroughly. If you don't have cornichons, substitute with finely chopped dill pickles or capers. Meyer lemons add a floral sweetness; regular lemons work too. These sandwiches are best assembled just before serving to keep the croissants crisp. For a lighter version, swap half the mayo with Greek yogurt.

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