Yield: 2 Servings (6 points per sandwich)
Servings: 2 Tuna Melts
Ingredients
1 5 oz. can of tuna in water
1 rib of celery, chopped
1-2 tablespoons chopped onions
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
salt and pepper, to taste
4 slices Sara Lee 45 calorie wheat with honey bread
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter spray
2 slices Sargento ultra thin mild cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat a frying pan over low/medium heat.
Drain the can of tuna fish and add it to a small bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, celery, onion, salt and pepper and stir together.
Spray one side of each slice of bread 4 times with the butter spray.
Add half of the tuna mixture to one slice of bread (on the not buttered side), add one slice of cheese and put one slice of bread on top.
Add the sandwich to the heated pan. Cook until golden brown on each side, making sure the cheese melts.
Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Introduction: Indulge in a culinary symphony with our delectable Weight Watchers Tuna Melts—a harmonious blend of savory tuna salad, melted cheese, and toasty bread. This recipe not only caters to your taste buds but also aligns with your wellness goals. Dive into the orchestration of flavors, textures, and nutritional balance as we guide you through the preparation of this delightful dish.
Ingredients:
For the Tuna Salad:
2 cans (5 oz each) water-packed tuna, drained
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 celery stalk, finely diced
2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tuna Melts:
4 whole wheat English muffins, split and toasted
1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh tomato slices (optional)
Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions:
Tuna Sonata:
Begin the culinary sonata by preparing the tuna salad. In a bowl, combine drained tuna, light mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely diced celery, red onion, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix these ingredients thoroughly, creating a luscious tuna salad with a medley of flavors.
Bread Ballet:
Toast the whole wheat English muffins to golden perfection. This toasting ballet adds a delightful crunch to the base of your Tuna Melts, enhancing the overall textural experience.
Melting Prelude:
Preheat your oven’s broiler, setting the stage for the melting prelude that awaits. The broiler will transform the Tuna Melts into a gooey, golden symphony.
Assembly Crescendo:
Now, commence the assembly crescendo. Lay out the toasted English muffin halves on a baking sheet, creating a canvas for the tuna and cheese masterpiece.
Tuna Serenade:
Spoon a generous portion of the prepared tuna salad onto each English muffin half. This tuna serenade promises a burst of savory goodness in every bite.
Cheese Harmony:
Sprinkle a generous portion of reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese over the tuna salad. This cheese harmony will melt into a velvety crescendo under the broiler, enveloping the tuna in a blanket of gooey perfection.
Broiler Ballet:
Gently place the baking sheet under the broiler, allowing the cheese to melt and bubble. Keep a watchful eye, ensuring the Tuna Melts achieve the ideal level of golden brown perfection.
Tomato Interlude (Optional):
For an optional tomato interlude, add fresh tomato slices to each Tuna Melt. This refreshing addition introduces a juicy contrast to the warm, cheesy ensemble.
Basil Finale (Optional):
Conclude the Tuna Melts with a basil finale. Garnish each creation with fresh basil leaves, adding a touch of herbal freshness to the ensemble.