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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: 511kcal
Author: Jessica Mode

Ingredients

  • ½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • juice of ½ lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon Morton kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon finely ground black pepper
  • 15 ounces canned solid white albacore tuna drained and flaked into small pieces
  • 4 slices crusty bread toasted
  • 4 ounces Havarti cheese shredded
  • 1 medium avocado thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, lemon juice, green onion, dill, salt, and pepper until fully incorporated. Mix in drained tuna.
  • Top each piece of toasted bread with tuna salad and Havarti cheese. Place on a baking sheet under a broiler for 2 - 4 minutes until cheese is completely melted.
  • Top with avocado and serve immediately.

Notes

Leftovers: You can store leftover tuna in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. When you're ready to serve, top with cheese, broil, then place avocado on top. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 1180mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 5mg
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