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The Eatingwell Tuna Melt Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Mystic_river1 / All my dishes 1 week, 5 days ago . An updated version of the classic—and great proof that you can have your, well, melt and eat it, too, even if you’re building a healthy lifestyle. How about a tossed green salad on the side? From EatingWell Magazine April/May 2005 Prep:5m Cook:10m Servings:4	Mystic_rive
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Ingredients

4 slices whole-wheat bread

2 6-ounce cans chunk light tuna (see Ingredient note), 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

Dash of hot sauce, such as Tabasco

Freshly ground pepper to taste

2 tomatoes, sliced

1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat the broiler.

Toast bread in a toaster.

Combine tuna, shallot, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt, hot sauce and pepper in a medium bowl. Spread 1/4 cup of the tuna 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 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

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