Tuna Melt

Health score
16%
Tuna Melt
25 min.
4
367kcal

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If you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal that combines the rich flavors of tuna with the gooey goodness of melted cheese, look no further than the classic Tuna Melt. This delightful dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with protein, making it a perfect choice for lunch or dinner. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a comforting meal that will please the whole family.

The Tuna Melt features a creamy tuna salad, enhanced with crunchy celery, zesty onion, and fresh parsley, all brought together with a touch of red wine vinegar for a hint of tang. Layered between slices of hearty rye bread, this sandwich is topped with juicy tomatoes and generous slices of Swiss cheese that melt beautifully under the broiler. The result is a warm, toasty sandwich that is both satisfying and delicious.

Whether you're enjoying it on a busy weekday or serving it at a casual gathering, the Tuna Melt is sure to impress. With its perfect balance of flavors and textures, this dish is a nostalgic favorite that never goes out of style. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a classic comfort food that will leave you craving more!

Ingredients

  • 10 oz solid albacore tuna in water white drained canned
  • 0.3 cup salad dressing 
  • 0.3 cup celery finely chopped
  • tablespoon onion finely chopped
  • tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
  • teaspoon red wine vinegar 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • slices cocktail rye bread 
  • slices swiss cheese 
  • slices tomatoes 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Set oven control to broil.
  2. In medium bowl, mix tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, parsley, vinegar, salt and pepper.
  3. Place bread slices on baking sheet. Broil with top about 4 to 6 inches from heat 1 minute or until lightly toasted.
  4. Turn bread over on baking sheet.
  5. Spread untoasted side of each slice of bread with about 1/3 cup of the tuna salad, 1 slice of the cheese, 2 slices tomato and 1 of the remaining slice cheese. Return sandwiches to oven; broil 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories367kcal
Protein32.32%
Fat44.58%
Carbs23.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.08
Glycemic Load
7.9
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
20.034347803696%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.37mg
Apigenin
2.33mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.22mg
Quercetin
0.85mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:366.58kcal
18.33%
Fat:17.96g
27.64%
Saturated Fat:7.55g
47.18%
Carbohydrates:20.94g
6.98%
Net Carbohydrates:18.25g
6.64%
Sugar:4.97g
5.52%
Cholesterol:61.39mg
20.46%
Sodium:798.71mg
34.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.3g
58.61%
Selenium:67.12µg
95.89%
Phosphorus:407.87mg
40.79%
Calcium:348.7mg
34.87%
Vitamin K:36.23µg
34.5%
Vitamin B12:1.86µg
30.93%
Vitamin B3:5.73mg
28.65%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.33%
Vitamin A:868.46IU
17.37%
Zinc:2.32mg
15.47%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.12%
Magnesium:55.93mg
13.98%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.3%
Folate:52.06µg
13.01%
Potassium:416.6mg
11.9%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.71%
Vitamin C:9.32mg
11.3%
Vitamin E:1.66mg
11.05%
Fiber:2.7g
10.79%
Iron:1.93mg
10.7%
Vitamin D:1.42µg
9.45%
Copper:0.14mg
7.22%
Vitamin B5:0.45mg
4.46%