Pesto Tuna Melts Recipe

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A tangy Italian twist on tuna salad, this cheesy open-faced sandwich from Nancy Monroe of Statesville, North Carolina is a fuss-free standout. Pair it with a cup of hot soup or chips for a tasty lunch.

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Pesto Tuna Melts Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

5 10 15

Ingredients

2 slices Italian bread (1 inch thick)
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1-1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
1 pouch (3 ounces) tuna
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 slices (1 ounce each) part-skim mozzarella cheese, halved

Directions

Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn and broil 2 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Combine pesto and mayonnaise; spread over toasted bread. Top with tomato, tuna, pepper and cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 sandwich (prepared with light water-packed tuna) equals 329 calories, 16 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 613 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 25 g protein.

Originally published as Pesto Tuna Melts in Cooking for 2 Spring 2007, p24

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Reviewed on May. 19, 2009 by Goody2

I absolutely love this idea. I make open-faced tuna sandwiches for my family also but never thought of mixing pesto (a favorite of ours) with the mayo! I can't wait to try this.