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cheesy open faced tuna with avocado.
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California Open Faced Tuna Melt

California tuna melt turns pantry essentials (canned tuna) into a fresh & warm open faced sandwich. Made with Greek yogurt & a touch of mayo, all topped with Havarti cheese!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 521kcal
Author: Jessica Mode

Ingredients

  • ½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced
  • 15 ounces canned solid white albacore tuna drained
  • 1 teaspoon dill
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 4 slices crusty bread
  • 8 tablespoons Havarti cheese shredded
  • 1 avocado thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, lemon juice, and green onion. Add drained tuna to the Greek yogurt mixture. Break up tuna into flakes using a fork. Season with dill, salt, and pepper. Stir until fully incorporated.
  • Toast bread. Top toasted bread with ¼ - ½ cup of tuna salad and 2 tablespoons of Havarti cheese. Repeat with remaining slices of bread. Place bread on a baking sheet, and place under broiler for 2-4 minutes until cheese is completely melted.
  • Serve immediately with avocado sliced on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1162mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 263mg | Iron: 4mg