Open-Faced Tuna Melt Sandwich
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4.8
Open-Faced Tuna Melt Sandwich
Description
The Open-Faced Tuna Melt Sandwich is built around a classic tuna salad combining canned tuna, finely minced carrot, celery, and red onion, dressed lightly with mayonnaise and red wine vinegar for acidity. The ingredients create a balanced creamy and crisp texture when spread over toasted whole wheat bread. The layering includes cheddar cheese and slices of fresh tomato, which melt and warm through in a skillet on low heat, producing a gently toasted bread base with a melted cheese topping that binds the ingredients together.
The sandwich offers a mix of soft and crunchy elements, where the melted cheese adds richness complementing the bright flavors from the vegetables and vinegar. It is cooked on low heat to ensure the bread crisps evenly without burning, while allowing the cheese to melt thoroughly throughout. Serving it immediately helps maintain the crispness of the bread and the warmth of the filling.
This sandwich can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a side salad or soup for a more filling meal. It suits an informal meal occasion when you want something flavorful without much preparation.
Ingredients
- .5 ounce can tuna drained, in water
- 1/4 cup carrot minced
- 1/4 cup celery minced
- 1 tbsp red onion (minced)
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise Hellman's Light, light
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 lices whole wheat bread
- 2 lices cheddar cheese 2% reduced fat, or American cheese
- 2 lices tomato
- cooking spray I used my Misto
Instructions
- Combine tuna, celery, carrots, onion, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over low heat.
- Spray skillet with oil, and place two slices of bread on top.
- Top bread with cheese, then tuna salad and tomato. Cook on low heat until cheese melts and bread gets toasty.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1open face sandwich | |
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.5g | 5% |
| Protein | 28.5g | 57% |
| Fat | 6.5g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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