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Mom's Apple Lemon Tuna Salad

My Mom's Apple Lemon Tuna Salad is a longtime classic made with wild-caught tuna, tart granny smith apples, fresh lemon and crunchy pecans.
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Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 5 oz cans of wild planet albacore tuna drained
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons homemade aioli or jarred avocado oil mayo
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup pickle relish
  • 1/3 cup toasted pecans roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery diced small
  • 1/3 cup granny smith apple diced small
  • 1/4 cup red onion minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs minced (chives, parsley and/or dill)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 10 turns freshly-ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Drain tuna well and add to a non-reactive medium bowl. Break up chunks with a fork until uniform.
  • Add all remaining ingredients to the bowl. Stir well until combined.
  • Let chill a minimum of 4-6 hours, (overnight is ideal), so flavors can absorb and to prevent weeping.
  • Reseason, if needed, and stir before serving. Serve very chilled.