High Protein Classic Tuna Melt
Elevate your lunch game with this High Protein Classic Tuna Melt, a deliciously satisfying twist on a timeless favorite! Featuring protein-packed canned tuna, Greek yogurt, and sharp cheddar cheese, this melt offers a creamy, tangy filling complemented by the crunch of celery and dill pickles. Nestled between buttery, golden-brown slices of whole grain bread, each bite delivers a perfect balance of flavor and texture. Quick and easy to make, with just 25 minutes of prep and cook time, this melt is a wholesome option for a busy weekday or a cozy weekend treat. Ideal for tuna lovers seeking a healthier, high-protein sandwich option, this recipe will have your taste buds cheering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5 oz cans canned tuna, drained
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 cup chopped celery
- 0.25 cup chopped red onion
- 0.25 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 whole grain bread slices
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice.
Add the chopped celery, red onion, and dill pickles to the tuna mixture. Stir until well combined.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of whole grain bread.
Place two slices of buttered bread, buttered side down, on the heated skillet.
Evenly distribute the tuna mixture over the two slices and top each with 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Top the sandwiches with the remaining two bread slices, buttered side up.
Cook the sandwiches for 3-5 minutes on each side or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese has melted.
Slice each sandwich in half and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1598 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.2 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.7 g | 218% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 333 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 4417 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 128.3 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.0 mcg | 95% | |
| Calcium | 1144 mg | 88% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1374 mg | 29% | |
*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.
