The Eatingwell Tuna Melt

Name: The Eatingwell Tuna Melt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 slices whole wheat bread; 2 (6 ounce) cans chunk light tuna, drained; 1 medium shallot, minced (2 tablespoons); 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon minced flat leaf parsley; 1/8 teaspoon salt (or to taste); hot sauce, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Per serving: 264 calories, 7g fat"

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 slices whole wheat bread
2 (6 ounce) cans chunk light tuna, drained
1 medium shallot, minced (2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced flat leaf parsley
¹⁄₈ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
hot sauce, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 tomatoes, sliced
¹⁄₂ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

directions

Preheat broiler; toast bread in a toaster.
In a bowl, combine tuna, shallot, mayo, lemon juice, parsley, salt, hot sauce, and pepper.
Spread ¼ cup of mixture on each slice of toast; top with tomato slices and 2 tablespoons cheese.
Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, 3-5 minutes.
Serve immediately.