Deliciously simple reduced-fat tuna melt

The tuna melt is a classic, but it can be loaded with fat. It’s delicious but don’t you wish there was a healthier version that feels lighter?

I have just the thing – a healthier version of the classic, 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).

Here’s how to make this reduced fat tuna melt.

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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Here’s that reduced fat tuna melt recipe again in a printable format.

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Reduced-fat tuna melt

Crispy, cheesy tuna melt, with fewer calories.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time5 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Burgers and sandwiches

Keyword: sandwich, sandwiches, tuna, tuna melt

Servings: 4

Author: Emily Leary

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

• Turn the grill on to hot.
• Lightly toast the bread in a toaster until just coloured, then place on an oven tray and drizzle with the olive oil.
• In a bowl, mix the spring onions, mayo, tuna and a squeeze of lemon until well combined. Season to taste.
• 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.
• Grill briefly until the cheese begins to bubble.
• Top with rocket and a sprinkle of pepper to serve.

* Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.

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