Shot of a toasted English muffin topped with tuna salad and garnished with melted cheddar cheese.

Crunchy Tuna Melts

 

Shot of a toasted English muffin topped with tuna salad and garnished with melted cheddar cheese.

Crunchy Tuna Melts

Creamy tuna salad with crunchy celery and water chestnuts served on a toasted English muffin and topped with tangy cheddar cheese.
Health Through Literacy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Dishes, Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings

Equipment

  • Toaster

Ingredients
  

  • One (6-ounce) can tuna packed in water, drained
  • cup celery, chopped
  • ¼ cup water chestnuts
  • ¼ cup low-fat Thousand Island dressing
  • 2 English muffins, split
  • 3-4 ounces shredded cheese
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Combine tuna, celery, water chestnuts, and dressing in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toast English muffin halves.
  • Place English muffins split side up on a baking sheet. Top each half with ¼ of tuna mixture.
  • Place in oven and broil for for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Top muffin halves with cheese and return to broiler until cheese is melted, about one minute longer.
Keyword 15 Minutes or Less, Canned, Lunch, Weeknight Meals
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