Char’s Lemon Walnut Tuna Melts

There are some things in life that are underrated. In my humble opinion, tuna melts are one of those things. I love adding grated cheese to the tuna mixture. This way, cheese melts throughout, but if you prefer to have cheese melted on top, I say go for it!

Ingredients

• 2 (170 g each) cans tuna, drained well
• ⅓ cup (75 mL) mayonnaise
• Finely grated zest of one lemon
• Juice of half lemon
• ½ cup (125 mL) roughly chopped walnuts
• ⅓ cup (75 mL) chopped green onions
• ¼ cup (60 mL) chopped fresh mint
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) each of salt and pepper
• pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 cup (250 mL) grated aged cheddar cheese
• 6 pieces of lightly toasted bread or 3 buns cut in half
• ¼ cup (60 mL) softened butter

Garnish

• Additional chopped green onions and chopped fresh mint

Directions

1. Mix tuna with mayonnaise, lemon zest, juice, walnuts, onions, mint, salt, pepper and nutmeg until well combined. Fold in grated cheese.
2. Arrange bread or buns on a baking sheet (for this recipe parchment paper is optional).
3. Spread butter evenly between bread/buns. Divide tuna mixture evenly between bread/buns.
4. Place on middle oven rack under broiler for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden and cheese has started to melt.
5. Garnish each tuna melt evenly with additional chopped green onion and chopped fresh mint.
6. Makes 6 portions.

Delicious & Doable Tips:

• Stir in finely diced apple or pear to tuna mixture before broiling.
• For added zing, stir in a couple of tablespoons of prepared pesto to tuna mixture