Tuna Salad with Pears, Golden Raisins and Pecans

I work part time at a gourmet deli and coffee shop. It is a family business run by a brother and sister. The tuna salad that we make in-store and sell is a family recipe passed down through the generations. I tried to recreate the salad as best as possible to the salad we make in the deli. The tuna salad sandwich is our number one seller!

Tuna Salad with Pears and Golden Raisins

18 oz. white albacore tuna fish packed in water

about 1/4 cup light mayonnaise (add more or less depending on how m

uch mayo you like)

1/4 cup golden raisins

1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

1/4 cup fancy shredded cheddar cheese

1 medium sized bartlett or anjou pear- chopped into small pieces

2 stalks celery- chopped into small pieces

1/2 a medium red onion- diced into small pieces

1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice

salt and pepper to taste

First drain the tuna fish and add it to a large bowl. Add the mayo a

nd mix until well incorporated, breaking up the big chunks of tuna at the same time. Add the raisins, pecans, cheese, pear, celery, onion, citrus juice and salt and pepper. Mix all ingredients together!

Serve with toasted bread or as a sandwich.