
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
- 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.
Did you enjoy this tuna melt?
Here's that reduced fat tuna melt recipe again in a printable format.
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
- 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.
This is a commissioned post for Leerdammer
More cheesy recipes to try




Get Your Kids to Eat Anything
My debut cookbook, Get Your Kids To Eat Anything is available now from all good bookshops!
It's so much more than a cookbook, it's a 5-Phase programme designed to take you through a meaningful, simple and sustainable journey to end fussy eating.

Since its release in March 2019, Get Your Kids To Eat Anything has been changing mealtimes in households across the country and has become an Amazon #1 best-seller.
Sian @ QuiteFranklySheSaid says
I don't eat fish but this sounds great, Ian loves tuna so he would enjoy this one!
Emily Leary says
Thanks - it was a big hit with my daughter.
Katy says
Love this! Never had Leerdammer but if it works with tuna it is a winner!
Emily Leary says
Thanks Katy!