Tuna Melts with Avocado

By Chez_Alexander

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

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

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.