Apple Tuna Melt

Ingredients

• 1 can (12 ounces) tuna, drained
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1/4 cup tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup apple, diced
• 1/4 cup celery, diced
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 slices whole grain bread
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cayenne or jalapeño chilies, diced (optional)
• 3 slices pasteurized process American cheese, cut in half
• 6 slices tomatoes
• 6 leaves lettuce

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, combine tuna, lime juice, onion, tomatoes, apple, celery, and pepper. Mix well.
2. 2 Toast bread slices. Place them on a baking sheet and top each with an even amount of the tuna mixture.
3. 3 Add optional parsley and chilies. Top each with half a slice of American cheese.
4. 4 Bake for about 3 minutes until cheese melts. Top with tomato slices and lettuce. Serve hot.