Tomato Tuna Melts

baked thick slice of tomato topped with tuna salad and melted cheese.

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4.95 from 19 votes

Tomato tuna melts are a quick and easy bread-less version of a classic tuna melt.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: All

Servings: pieces

Calories: 205kcal

Author: Andrea Mut

Ingredients

2 cans chunk or flaked tuna packed in water (170 g/6 oz)
1 dill pickle, finely diced
2 tablespoon mayonnaise
½ small avocado, cut into chunks
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
2 large tomatoes, or enough for 6 thick slices
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Optional Garnish

Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Drain the tuna and add to a large bowl along with the mayo, chopped avocado, chopped dill pickle and lemon juice.
2 cans chunk or flaked tuna packed in water, 1 dill pickle,, 2 tablespoon mayonnaise, ½ small avocado, cut into chunks, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Mix everything together with a fork, mashing the avocado as you mix, until well combined. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
Place oven rack in the top third of oven (2nd rack from the top). Preheat broiler to high.
Slice the tomatoes into 6 thick slices. Place on a foil or parchment lined tray. If your broiler tends to get very hot use foil instead of parchment paper.
Scoop tuna onto tomato slices and top with grated cheese.
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling. Remove from oven, top with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

Storage - Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. Serve cold, at room temperature, or reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until warm.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS - Please note that these calculations are an estimate only and have not been approved by a registered dietitian. I use an online nutritional calculator from My Fitness Pal to calculate the numbers.

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