Best Tuna Melts Ever

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (6 ounce) can canned tuna
• 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 dill pickle, diced
• 1/4 small onion, finely diced
• salt & pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon chinese five spice powder
• 1 small tomato, finely sliced
• 1/4 cup grated cheese, of your choice
• 2 slices bread

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400°f.
• 2 in a small bowl, add the mayo, mustard, salt, pepper & spice. mix with a fork.
• 3 finely dice the onion & dill pickle, and add to the bowl.
• 4 add the tuna, well drained, to the mixture.
• 5 with a fork, mix well, ensuring the tuna is saturated with mayo & mustard, and the pickles & onion are evenly distributed. adjust spice as necessary.
• 6 slice the tomato into very thin slices, removing seeds. place slices on a paper towel to absorb moisture (you don't want soggy bread).
• 7 toast bread, slightly lighter than you prefer.
• 8 divide tuna salad mixture in half, and scoop on top of the toast. spread the mixture evenly.
• 9 place tomato slices on top of tuna mixture.
• 10 sprinkle grated cheese on to toast.
• 11 place toast onto a cookie sheet.
• 12 bake for 5 - 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.
• 13 enjoy!