This tuna salad is luxurious. Its the type dish one might order at Bergdorf Goodman with a glass of prosecco for lunch during a shopping break. yellowfin tuna on happensatthebean.com
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Cut tuna into 2-inch chunks. Season with salt and pepper. Place in a saucepan add the garlic and olive oil.
bring to a gentle simmer under a low flame. Cook for 10 minutes, don’t let oil boil.
Remove pan from heat. add lemon zest and bay leaves. allow tuna to cool to room temperature.
transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate over night. Bring to room temperature prior to serving.
salad
In a medium bowl combine, tuna, mayo, chopped onion, capers, lemon juice and capers. Season with salt and pepper. Combine gently, flaking some of the tuna chucks.
If possible add a little mayonnaise at a time. Just enough to bind things together.