Tuna Salad on Whole Grain Crackers with Side Salad

Thoroughly wash the fresh produce: 2 celery stalks, 1 Gala apple, 1 lemon, 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 English cucumber.

Finely dice the 2 celery stalks. Core and finely dice the 1 Gala apple, keeping half reserved for the salad and half for the tuna mixture.

Slice the 1 cup cherry tomatoes in half and slice the 1/2 English cucumber into thin half-moons.

Grate the lemon to obtain 1 tsp of zest, then cut the lemon in half and squeeze to yield 2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice.

Open the 2 cans of albacore tuna and drain the water completely. Transfer the tuna to a medium mixing bowl and flake it into small pieces using a fork.

To the tuna bowl, add 1.5 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp of the fresh lemon juice, the diced celery, and half of the diced Gala apple. Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then stir until creamy and thoroughly combined.

In a separate large bowl, combine the 4 cups mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and the remaining half of the diced Gala apple.

Drizzle the salad with 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, the remaining 1 tbsp lemon juice, and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss gently to evenly coat the greens.

Divide 110g whole grain crackers evenly between two serving plates. Scoop the tuna salad alongside the crackers and serve immediately with the prepared side salad.