Matthew's Healthy Tuna Melt

Elevate your lunchtime routine with *Matthew's Healthy Tuna Melt*—a satisfying yet guilt-free twist on the classic comfort food. This protein-packed recipe combines tender canned tuna with creamy Greek yogurt, zesty Dijon mustard, and a splash of fresh lemon juice for a flavor-forward filling that’s both light and luscious. Finely chopped green onion and crunchy celery add bursts of texture, while melted reduced-fat cheddar cheese lends a gooey, indulgent touch. Layered on hearty whole-grain bread alongside juicy tomato slices and crisp spinach leaves, this open-faced melt is broiled to perfection in just minutes. Perfect for a quick, nutritious meal, this sandwich balances wholesome ingredients with bold flavors, making it an irresistible choice for healthy lunch ideas or busy weeknight dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 can (5 oz) Canned tuna (in water)
• 2 tablespoons Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 1 stalk Green onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Celery (finely chopped)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 pieces Whole-grain bread slices
• 2 tablespoons Reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 slices Tomato slices
• 4 leaves Spinach leaves

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven broiler to high or set your toaster oven to the broil setting.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the canned tuna, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, green onion, celery, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.

Step 3

Place the slices of whole-grain bread on a baking sheet.

Step 4

Evenly spread the tuna mixture onto one slice of bread.

Step 5

Top the tuna mixture with tomato slices, spinach leaves, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 6

Place both slices of bread (one with toppings and one plain) under the broiler for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread is lightly toasted.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and carefully place the plain slice of toasted bread on top of the slice with the tuna and toppings to form a sandwich.

Step 8

Slice in half, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(327.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	391.3

Total Fat 7.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 66.3mg	0%
Sodium 1489.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 5.8g
Protein 50.3g	0%

Vitamin D 280IU	0%
Calcium 240.5mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 747.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.2%

Protein: 51.4%

Carbs: 30.4%