Open Faced Tuna Melts

Source: FoodNetwork.com

Perfect during Lent.

Ingredients

  • 2 (4 oz. drained) cans white albacore tuna packed in olive oil, drained
  • 1/4 c. diced celery
  • 1/4 c. (2) scallion onions, minced (white and light green parts)
  • 1-1/2 Tbls. fresh dill (1 t. dry)
  • 1 Tbls. fresh lemon juice
  • kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 6 Tbls. Hellman’s mayonnaise with olive oil
  • ½ t. anchovy paste, optional
  • 4 large slices hearty artisan bread
  • ½ c. (2 oz.) Swiss cheese, grated
  • 1 oz. microgreens for garnish

Instructions

In a medium bowl, flake the tuna finely with a fork. Add celery, scallions and dill; continue mixing with a fork until combined and tuna is flaked well.

Add lemon juice, and a little salt and pepper to taste.

Combine mayonnaise and anchovy paste, if using and mix into the tuna.

Toast the bread in a toaster and place the slices in a single layer on a sheet pan.

Spread a quarter of the tuna mixture evenly on each piece of bread, covering the entire slice. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over tuna mixture on bread slices, covering completely.

Broil for 1-2 minutes, just until the cheese melts and starts to brown. WATCH IT CAREFULLY!

Garnish with microgreens and serve hot.

NOTE: Serves 4