Dinner Low-Calorie Dinner Quick Low-Calorie Dinner 20-Minute Low-Calorie Dinners Tuna Melt 4.8 (13) 13 Reviews In this updated tuna melt recipe, we go light on the mayo and top it with fresh tomato slices and shredded sharp Cheddar. This allows us to use considerably less cheese while ensuring that there's great cheese flavor in each gooey bite of this healthy tuna melt recipe. By Stacy Fraser Stacy Fraser Stacy Fraser is an independent culinary professional based in Charlotte, Vermont. She was a kitchen manager at Burlington’s Penny Cluse Cafe for five years before joining the team at EatingWell, where she was test kitchen manager for 13 years. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 26, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: High-Protein Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Robby Lozano Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 5-ounce cans chunk light tuna (see Tip), drained 1 medium shallot, minced (2 tablespoons) 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley ⅛ teaspoon salt Dash of hot sauce Freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 tomatoes, sliced ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 4 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted Directions Preheat broiler. Combine tuna, shallot, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt, hot sauce and pepper in a medium bowl. Spread 1/4 cup of the tuna mixture on each slice of toast; top with tomato slices and 2 tablespoons cheese. Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Robby Lozano Tips Tip: Look for sustainable seafood, such as U.S.-caught chunk light tuna, preferably certified by the Marine Stewardship Council. Cut Down on Dishes: A rimmed baking sheet is great for everything from roasting to catching accidental drips and spills. For effortless cleanup and to keep your baking sheets in tip-top shape, line them with a layer of foil before each use. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2013 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 198 Calories 8g Fat 18g Carbs 16g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 198 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 18g 6% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 4g Added Sugars 1g 2% Protein 16g 31% Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 3g 17% Cholesterol 31mg 10% Vitamin A 834IU 17% Vitamin C 12mg 13% Folate 31mcg 8% Sodium 458mg 20% Calcium 158mg 12% Iron 2mg 9% Magnesium 43mg 10% Potassium 330mg 7% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.