Open-Face Tuna Melt
Ingredients
- 1 can chunk light tuna packed in water (look for BPA-free can lining)
- 1 tablespoon capers, rough chopped
- 2 tablespoons pickle relish
- 1 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin, expeller pressed, olive oil
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 slice low-fat Swiss cheese
- 1 slice rye bread
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, capers, relish onion and celery.
2. In another bowl, mix together oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
3. Top one slice of rye bread with one slice of Swiss cheese and scoop the tuna mixture on top of cheese.
4. Place the sandwich in a toaster oven and toast until the cheese is melted.
5. Drizzle the dressing on top.
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