Lemon-Dill Tuna Melt Sandwiches

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A slight twist on the traditional tuna melt. Lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh dill add a nice zing to a classic favorite.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 open-face sandwiches
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 6 slices white bread

  • 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill

  • 1 large tomato, thinly sliced

  • 6 slices Swiss cheese

Directions

  1. Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange bread in a single layer on a baking sheet.

  2. Toast bread lightly on both sides in preheated oven, about 1 minute per side.

  3. Mix tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, and dill in a bowl. Spread tuna mixture evenly over each slice of bread. Arrange tomato slices over tuna mixture and top with Swiss cheese.

  4. Return baking sheet to oven and broil until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

296 Calories
16g Fat
16g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 296
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 300mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 21g 41%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 273mg 21%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 229mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.