Heart-Healthy Classic Tuna Melt
Elevate your sandwich game with this 'Heart-Healthy Classic Tuna Melt,' a lighter twist on a beloved comfort food. This recipe swaps traditional mayonnaise for a blend of low-fat options like Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard, creating a creamy yet guilt-free tuna salad packed with flavor. Fresh celery, red onion, parsley, and a touch of lemon juice add crispness and zest, while reduced-fat cheddar cheese provides a satisfying melt atop whole-grain bread. Layered with baby spinach and golden-toasted to perfection, this tuna melt combines heart-healthy ingredients and indulgent texture—ready in just 20 minutes! Perfect for a quick lunch or weeknight dinner, it’s a nutritious treat that doesn’t skimp on comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 ounces Canned tuna in water
- 2 tablespoons Low-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 Whole-grain bread slices
- 4 Reduced-fat cheddar cheese slices
- 1 cup Baby spinach leaves
- Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a mixing bowl. Flake the tuna with a fork to break up any large chunks.
Add the low-fat mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, chopped red onion, parsley, lemon juice, and black pepper to the tuna. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Lightly spray one side of each whole-grain bread slice with olive oil cooking spray. This will be the outside of your sandwiches.
To assemble each sandwich, place a slice of bread on a clean surface, oiled side down. Layer with half the baby spinach leaves, followed by half of the tuna mixture and then one slice of reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Top with another slice of bread, oiled side up.
Place the sandwiches in the preheated skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese has melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and allow them to cool slightly. Slice each sandwich in half and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1063 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.3 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 177 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 2448 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 119.2 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 1070 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1568 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
