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Tuna Melts with Avocado

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This recipe is not for the average tuna melt—shallots, fresh lemon juice, avocado, and cherry tomatoes brighten up this delicious lunch.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced shallots
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (6 ounce) can solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 8 slices swiss cheese
  • 2 (6 ounce) pieces French bread, halved lengthwise and toasted

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from sargento.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat broiler to high.

Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring well to coat. Place lemon juice in a separate small bowl.

Peel, seed, and chop avocado. Add avocado to juice; toss. Add avocado mixture and tomatoes to tuna mixture; toss well to combine.

Place cheese evenly over cut sides of bread, and broil for 3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Place 1 bread slice, cheese side up, on each of 4 plates, and divide tuna mixture evenly among bread slices.

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