Light & Healthy Tuna Melt

When choosing your tuna for this recipe stick with albacore "the king of tuna" packed in water.

Your taste buds will not be disappointed with this lightened version of the classic tuna melt. While traditional tuna melts are packed with hidden fat, this recipe uses low fat ingredients while packing the same great flavor.

Yield: 4 servings

• 1 (6-oz.) can water packed solid white tuna, drained, flaked
• 3/4 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel, if desired
• 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 4 whole wheat English muffins, split, lightly toasted
• 8 slices tomato
• 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded reduced-fat cheddar or Monterey jack cheese

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. In medium bowl, combine tuna, celery, onion, lemon peel and mayonnaise; mix well. Spread about 3 tablespoons tuna mixture on each English muffin half. Top each with tomato slice; sprinkle with cheese. Place on an un-greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 f. for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and sandwiches are thoroughly heated.

Nutritional Analysis:
One serving (2 open faced sandwiches) equals 280 calories, 7g fat, 31 carbohydrates and 23g protein.