Tuna Melt

This tuna melt is as good as the melts we remember from our childhood, but fits into a healthy diet. Serve with a green salad for a quick, satisfying supper or by itself for an easy weekend lunch.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

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
• 1  dash  hot sauce, such as Tabasco
•  fresh ground pepper
• 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.
6. Serve immediately.