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The Awesome Tuna Melt
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 5 Minutes
Servings: 4
Here’s one of my favorite updated versions of the classic—and great proof that you can have your, well, melt and eat it, too, even if you’re building a healthy lifestyle. How about a tossed green salad on the side? Read more ?
Ingredients:
4 slices whole-wheat bread
2 6-ounce cans chunk light tuna drained
1 medium shallot, minced (2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
dash of hot sauce, such as tabasco
freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions:
1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Toast bread in a toaster.
3. Combine tuna, shallot, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt, hot sauce and pepper in a medium bowl.
4. Spread 1/4 cup of the tuna mixture on each slice of toast; top with tomato slices and 2 tablespoons cheese.
5. Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
By RecipeOfHealth.com