Lemon Walnut Tuna Melt

Lemon Walnut Tuna Melts

There are some things in life that are underrated. In my humble opinion, tuna melts are one of

those things. I love adding grated cheese to the tuna mixture. This way, cheese melts

throughout, but if you prefer to have cheese melted on top, I say go for it!

2 (170 g each) cans tuna, drained well

⅓ cup (75 mL) mayonnaise

Finely grated zest of one lemon

Juice of half lemon

½ cup (125 mL) roughly chopped walnuts

⅓ cup (75 mL) chopped green onions

¼ cup (60 mL) chopped fresh mint

¼ tsp (1 mL) each of salt and pepper

pinch ground nutmeg

1 cup (250 mL) grated aged cheddar cheese

6 pieces of lightly toasted bread (or 3 buns cut in half)

¼ cup (60 mL) softened butter

Garnish: additional chopped green onions and chopped fresh mint

Directions:

● Mix tuna with mayonnaise, lemon zest, juice, walnuts, onions, mint, salt and pepper until

well combined. Fold in grated cheese.

● Arrange bread or buns on a baking sheet.

● Spread butter evenly between bread/buns. Divide tuna mixture evenly between

bread/buns.

● Place on the middle oven rack under the broiler for about 3 minutes or until the tops are

lightly golden and the cheese has started to melt.

● Garnish each tuna melt evenly with additional chopped green onion and chopped fresh

mint.

Delicious & Doable Tips:

● Stir in finely diced apple or pear to tuna mixture before broiling.

~ For added zing, stir in a couple of tablespoons of prepared pesto to the tuna mixture.

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