Tuna Melt

Massachusetts WIC Program

This recipe was provided by Massachusetts WIC

Adapted from Cookingmatters.org

Tuna Melt

4.15 from 7 votes
Open face tuna sandwiches with melted cheese topping
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Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Main Dish
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 5-6 oz cans light tuna, packed in water, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large stalk of celery, diced or 2 small stalks
  • 1/2 medium lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Turn the oven-broiler on high.
  2. In a medium bowl, add the tuna and flake apart using a fork.
  3. Add the celery, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and black pepper. Mix well using a fork and place to the side.
  4. Add ½ cup tuna salad to each slice of bread. Add a tomato slice on top followed by the cheese.
  5. Place open-faced sandwiches on a baking sheet and put on the bottom rack of the oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
  6. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Tuna salad may be served cold. Try it on a sandwich or over lettuce.
  • Add 2 tablespoons diced red or green onion.
  • Add 2 tablespoons dried cranberries.
  • Add one small apple (diced) or ½ cup sliced grapes.
  • Try using diced radishes in place of celery.
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