Tuna Salad With Grapes and Lemon Tarragon Dressing

Submitted by Mary Jenny

"Salads are one of the best ways to showcase grapes. No matter what sort you toss up, grapes can help meld flavors and bring out the best in all the ingredients. This tuna salad is a bright summer favourite"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna (drained)
• 1 cup red california seedless grapes, halved
• 1⁄3 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup diced celery
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons diced yellow onions
• hard-boiled egg, peeled and chopped (optional)
• 1⁄3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves, crushed
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper

directions

1. 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. Whisk dressing ingredients together.
2. Combine with tuna mixture until evenly moistened. Keep chilled in a covered container until ready to serve. Makes 4 servings.