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Delicious Tuna Melt Sandwiches with Swiss Cheese and Apple

 
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Delicious Tuna Melt Sandwiches with Swiss Cheese and Apple Delicious Tuna Melt Sandwiches with Swiss Cheese and Apple Delicious Tuna Melt Sandwiches with Swiss Cheese and Apple

Inspired by Cat Caro's recipe, we made a few changes in our version. These deliciously filling sandwiches are also loaded with good-for-you ingredients. Perfect for a quick-fix lunch or dinner.

Yield

2

servings

Prep

10

min

Cook

5

min

Ready

18

min

Trans-fat Free
 

Ingredients

Tuna salad:
6 ounces tuna, canned
packed in water, well drained and flaked with fork
1 each scallions, spring or green onions
thinly sliced, green and white parts
½ small red onion
minced
1 tablespoon pickled jalapenos
drained, and finely chopped, or as needed
*
1 small celery stalks
finely chopped
*
½ small apples
fuji or gala, peeled and cored, and diced into small cubes
*
Cilantro dijon dressing:
1 teaspoon cilantro
freshly chopped
*
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 x salt and black pepper
to taste
*
½ tablespoon lime juice
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
½ tablespoon white wine vinegar
To serve:
4 slices whole wheat bread
toasted
*
4 slices swiss cheese
2 slices tomatoes
vine-ripe, 1/2-inch thick
*
2 each pickles, dill
1 x tortilla chips
optional
*

Directions

In a medium bowl, add all the tuna salad ingredients.

In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until well combined.

Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Pour the dressing over the tuna salad, and gently toss until evenly mixed.

To assemble the sandwiches:

Arrange a slice of Swiss cheese on top of two slices of bread.

Toast the bread until the cheese melts. Watch carefully, do not burn the bread.

Arrange equal amount of tuna salad over the melted cheese.

Place a slice of tomato over tuna salad, then top with remaining slice of bread.

Serve with dilled pickles and tortilla chips if needed.

 

* not incl. in nutrient facts

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 294g (10.4 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 42860% of calories from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 44%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 942mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Sugars g
Protein 62g
Vitamin A 14% Vitamin C 12%
Calcium 50% Iron 9%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?

 

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