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\nCheddar Tuna Melts<\/span><\/p>\n

Prep: 15 minutes
\nBroil: 2 minutes \u2022 Serves: 4<\/span> <\/p>\n

1\/4 <\/span>cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
\n1\/2 <\/span>tablespoon fresh lemon juice
\n1\/4 <\/span>teaspoon salt
\n1\/4 <\/span>teaspoon ground black pepper
\n2\t<\/span>cans (12 ounces each) StarKist\u00ae solid white albacore tuna in water<\/strong>, drained
\n1\/4 <\/span>cup finely chopped red onion
\n4\t<\/span>slices sourdough bread
\n2\t<\/span>tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
\n4\t<\/span>slices sharp Cheddar cheese<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

1.<\/span>In large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper; fold in tuna and onion. Makes about 2 cups.
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2.<\/span>Place oven rack about 4 to 5 inches from broiler; preheat broiler to high. Place bread slices on rimmed baking pan; spread tops of slices with butter. Top each slice with 1\/4 cup tuna mixture and 1 slice of cheese; broil 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Makes 4 tuna melts.
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\nApproximate nutritional values per serving (1 tuna melt):
\n420 Calories, 24g Fat (10g Saturated), 67mg Cholesterol, 803mg Sodium,
\n26g Carbohydrates, 1g Fiber, 3g Sugars, 0g Added Sugars, 25g Protein
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Chef Tip:<\/span>
\nCover and refrigerate tuna mixture at least 3 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld together.<\/p>\n

Dietitian’s Dish Tip(s):<\/span>
\nUse reduced-fat Cheddar and Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise to reduce calories and fat while adding protein.
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3.<\/span>Cover and refrigerate remaining 1 cup tuna mixture up to 5 days; use in the Tuna Salad-Stuffed Avocados<\/a> recipe.
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