Deliciously simple reduced-fat tuna melt

The tuna melt is a classic, but it can be loaded with fat. Here’s a healthier version, made with light mayo, spring onions, Leerdammer Light cheese (a Swiss cheese with 50% less fat than it’s Original version), seasoning and a topping of fresh rocket (arugula). Why not make it this week?

Reduced-fat tuna melt

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

5 mins

Total time

10 mins

 

Crispy, cheesy tuna melt, with fewer calories.

Author: Emily Leary

Recipe type: Burgers and sandwiches

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 slices of bread (I used a bloomer)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 3 spring onions (whites and greens sliced)
• 4 tbsp light mayonaise
• A small can of tuna in water, drained
• Squeeze of lemon
• Salt and pepper
• 4 slices light swiss cheese (I used Leerdammer Light)
• A handful of rocket (arugula)

Instructions

1. Turn the grill on to hot.
2. Lightly toast the bread in a toaster until just coloured, then place on an oven tray and drizzle with the olive oil.
3. In a bowl, mix the spring onions, mayo, tuna and a squeeze of lemon until well combined. Season to taste.
4. Spread the tuna mix on to each of the toasts and top with a slice of cheese each (Leerdammer slices are large so I folded them over.
5. Grill briefly until the cheese begins to bubble.
6. Top with rocket and a sprinkle of pepper to serve.

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All this week, I’m using Leerdammer cheese to create a series of delicious, easy to prepare sandwiches.

Come back tomorrow for more ideas!

This is a commissioned post for Leerdammer