Pesto Tuna Melts
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. 2 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 15 min.
Ingredients
- 2 slices Italian bread (1 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise
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- 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.
Nutrition 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.