Healthy Tuna Melt Sandwich Recipe

Name: Healthy Tuna Melt Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (6 Oz. Size) Flaked Light Tuna, Packed In Water, Well Drained; 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice, Bottled Is Fine; 1 teaspoon Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Olive Oil, Or More As Needed; 1 teaspoon Prepared Mustard; 1 Tablespoon Onion, Minced; 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley; 1 teaspoon Dill Weed; 1/2 cups Sweet Green Pepper, Finely Chopped; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 4 slices Whole Wheat Bread; 1 dash Mrs. Dash Or Your Favorite Seasoning; 1/4 cups Shredded Cheese (I Used Dairy Free Cheese); 2 leaves Lettuce

Servings: persons

1 can (6 Oz. Size) Flaked Light Tuna, Packed In Water, Well Drained
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice, Bottled Is Fine
1 teaspoon Vinegar
1 teaspoon Olive Oil, Or More As Needed
1 teaspoon Prepared Mustard
1 Tablespoon Onion, Minced
1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
1 teaspoon Dill Weed
1/2 cups Sweet Green Pepper, Finely Chopped
Salt And Pepper, to taste
4 slices Whole Wheat Bread
1 dash Mrs. Dash Or Your Favorite Seasoning
1/4 cups Shredded Cheese (I Used Dairy Free Cheese)
2 leaves Lettuce

1
In a bowl, flake the tuna with a fork.
2
Add lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, mustard, onion, parsley and dill.
3
Mix until combined.
4
Add a bit more oil if it looks too dry.
5
Add green pepper, then add salt and pepper to taste.
6
Set aside for a few minutes so flavors can incorporate.
7
Turn on your broiler.
8
Place bread slices on a baking sheet.
9
Broil the bread until golden brown.
10
Remove from oven and turn to the untoasted side.
11
Lightly spritz that side of the bread with cooking spray then sprinkle with Mrs.
12
Dash or your favorite seasoning.
13
Return bread to oven and broil for another minute.
14
Watch so that it does not turn brown.
15
It should be barely toasted.
16
Remove from oven.
17
Keep two slices of bread on the tray and set aside the other two.
18
Pile the tuna on top of the toast dividing it equally between the two slices, making sure to spread it to the edges.
19
Press down gently on the tuna so that it can adhere to the bread.
20
Top with dairy free cheese then return to oven.
21
Broil until cheese is melted.
22
Remove from oven and add lettuce then top with the remaining slices of bread.
23
Press down gently and slice diagonally so that each sandwich makes two triangles.
24
Eat and enjoy!
25
NOTE: You can store leftover tuna mixture covered in a plastic container in the fridge.
26
Then its ready for the next time you want to make a sandwich.

176

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can (6 Oz. Size) Flaked Light Tuna, Packed In Water, Well Drained, 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice, Bottled Is Fine, 1 teaspoon Vinegar, 1 teaspoon Olive Oil, Or More As Needed, and more.

Yes, Healthy Tuna Melt Sandwich falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthy Tuna Melt Sandwich

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