California-Style Tuna Melt
- 4 slices bread, 8 thin slices French bread or 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas, cut diagonally into halves
- 1/4 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 8 thin slices tomato
- 1 can (9 oz.) canned tuna, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- Alfalfa sprouts
- 1 cup shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced
- Toast bread if desired. Arrange pieces on a flat microwavable plate or tray. Spread with mayonnaise. Place 1 tomato slice on each bread half. Top with tuna, onion and some alfalfa sprouts, dividing evenly. Sprinkle cheese over bread. Cover with waxed paper. Micro-cook on High power for 2 to 4 minutes, or until sandwiches are heated through and cheese is melted, rotating dish once during cooking. Serve topped with avocado slices. Garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Makes 4 sandwiches