Weight Watchers Recipe of the Day: Skinny Open-Faced Tuna Melt for Two
These open-faced tuna melt sandwiches make a light, simple lunch or supper. They are the perfect way to elevate your basic tuna sandwich into a sensational one.
The Skinny on Skinny Open-Faced Tuna Melts for Two
A lightened up version of a diner classic the whole family will love.
Vary the seasonings to suit your tastes and preferences.
Feel free to use all light mayonnaise or all Greek yogurt if you prefer.
Serve with a mug of soup or simple side salad. A small handful of chips or grapes or carrot sticks work well too.
Each serving has just 240 calories, *6 Weight Watchers PointsPlus, *6 SmartPoints.
Enjoy!
Skinny Open-Faced Tuna Melts Recipe Variations
No Cheddar Cheese: Substitute American, Swiss, Muenster or Jack
No Greek Yogurt: Substitute light mayonnaise
No Light mayonnaise: Substitute Greek Yogurt
Possible Additions: Diced celery, shredded carrot, diced onion or green onion, dash of hot sauce
If you liked this skinny tuna melt recipe, be sure to check out these other delicious Weight Watcher friendly recipes: Healthy Crunchy Tuna Salad, Tuna White Bean Salad, Tuna Cheddar Chowder, Easy Mediterranean Pasta with Tuna and Tomatoes, Slow Cooker Tuna Noodle Casserole, Hungry Girl’s English Muffin Hawaiian Pizza
This video from Nancy Fox at SkinnyKitchen.com shows how she makes her own Weight Watchers Skinny Tuna Melt:
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A lightened up version of a diner classic the whole family will love. Vary the seasonings to suit your tastes and preferences. Feel free to use all light mayonnaise or all Greek yogurt if you prefer.
- 2 light multigrain English muffins, split into halves
- 1 (5 ounce) can water packed chunk white albacore tuna, well drained
- 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1-1/2 tablespoons pickle relish
- 4 large tomato slices
- 4 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
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Preheat broiler. (I use my toaster oven.)
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Lightly toast the muffin halves then place them on a foiled lined baking sheet that has been lightly coated with nonstick spray.
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In a small bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard (if using) and relish until well blended.
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Spread the tuna mixture evenly between the English muffin halves. Top each with a slice of tomato and tablespoon of the shredded cheese.
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Broil until the cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: *6
Weight Watchers SmartPoints: *6
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*PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT Weight Watchers Zero Points fruits and vegetables using the WW Recipe Builder.
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Tuna Melt Stuffed Mushrooms (Hungry Girl)
Two Cheese Tuna Melt Wraps (Green Lite Bites)
Watch this video to see how to make your own healthy, low carb tuna melt sandwich:
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Mmmmmmm I sure do love a good Tuna Melt! Can I ask you what the Smart Points are for the English Muffins you used? I can get mine for 2 SP. So if yours are 3 or more, I can shave another point off my lunch. 🙂
Hi Kristine, the English Muffin I used had 3 SP so shave away 🙂