Tuna Caesar Sandwiches for Two

Name: Tuna Caesar Sandwiches for Two
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (5 ounces) albacore white tuna in water; 2 tablespoons marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise; 4-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted; 8 cucumber slices; 4 tomato slices; 1 cup shredded lettuce

“I’ve always loved tuna sandwiches because they’re such a cinch to make. Plus, they’re versatile; you can add so many different ingredients to tuna.” —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois

Ingredients

1 can (5 ounces) albacore white tuna in water
2 tablespoons marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
4-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
8 cucumber slices
4 tomato slices
1 cup shredded lettuce

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Spread over two slices of toast. Top with cucumber, tomato, lettuce and remaining toast.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 338 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 797mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Tuna Caesar Sandwich in Healthy Cooking October/November 2010