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Pseudo-Sinful Tuna Melts

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This tuna salad has all the deliciousness of the full fat, mayonnaise-drenched versions at our favorite lunch spots. Play with the ingredients to suit your personal tastes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (5 Oz. Can) Tuna (I Use Bumblebee Packed In Water)
  • ¼ cups Finely Chopped White Onion
  • 2 stalks Celery, Chopped Into Half-moon Shaped Pieces
  • ¼ cups Chopped Apple (I Like Pink Lady, Fuji, Or Honey Crisp, But You Can Use Whatever Type You Prefer)
  • ¼ cups Finely Chopped Parsley
  • ⅓ cups Light Mayonnaise
  • 3 Tablespoons Yellow Mustard
  • 1-½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 whole Whole Wheat English Muffins
  • 1 bunch Spinach, Arugula, Or Watercress. (use Whatever Greens You Like Best In Whatever Quantity You Desire, I Like These 3 The Best)
  • 2 slices Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

1. Drain tuna either straight from the can or use a colander. Place tuna in a large mixing bowl; with a fork, break up the tuna so big chunks are separated and it has a flakey consistency. Set aside.

2. Chop the onion, celery stalks (remove leafy steams), apple, and parsley. Try and chop each ingredient so they are relatively the same size, leaving the celery pieces slightly larger for extra crunch.

3. Add the chopped vegetables to the tuna.

3. Add mayonnaise to the bowl and fold ingredients together with a spatula. At this point, you can decide if you want to add more mayo; I look to see that the mixture is coated evenly with the mayo, but not drenched.

4. Add 2 tablespoons of the mustard, salt, and pepper, and fold into the mixture.

5. Slice English muffins in half, spread the remaining mustard on each of the four slices.

6. Top the English muffins with equal amounts of the spinach, arugula, or watercress.

7. Spoon equal amounts of tuna salad on top of the greens.

8. Cut mozzarella cheese slices in half, and place on top.

9. Place the sandwiches onto a baking sheet and place in the oven for 5 to 8 minuets, or until cheese is melted, golden brown, and bubbly.

10. Enjoy!

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bluecactus on 7.11.2010

This was a great meal! I pre-toasted the english muffins a bit prior to baking in the oven– I prefer a crispier sandwich. I also substituted shredded old cheddar cheese instead of the sliced mozzarella. This was delicious and flavourful!

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