Italian Tuna Salad Melts Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 garlic clove, minced
salt
1 lemon , juice and zest of
1 tsp thyme or 1 tsp dill
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 (6 oz) cans tuna in water, drained
1 (14 oz) can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 cups baby spinach, chopped
fresh ground pepper , to taste
4 english muffins, split
1 large tomato , cut into 8 slices
8 slices provolone cheese

Directions:

Preheat the broiler to high and position a rack 5 to 6 inches from the heat source. Place the minced garlic in a medium bowl and combine with the lemon juice and zest and the thyme.
Whisk in the olive oil.
Add the tuna and flake it with a fork, mixing it with the dressing.
Add the chopped artichokes along with the onion, celery and baby spinach.
Toss the salad to combine and season with salt and lots of pepper.
Place the English muffins on a rimmed baking sheet and toast under the broiler.
When golden, remove the baking sheet and top each half with a slice of tomato.
Using an ice cream scoop, make a mound of the tuna and pile 1 mound on top of each of the 8 tomato slices.
Top the tuna with a slice of provolone cheese and return to the oven to melt the cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	496.92 Kcal (2081 kJ)
Calories from fat	280.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.2g	48%
Cholesterol	43.74mg	15%
Sodium	796.49mg	33%
Potassium	527.87mg	11%
Total Carbs	33.48g	11%
Sugars	4.7g	19%
Dietary Fiber	5.07g	20%
Protein	23.95g	48%
Vitamin C	21.5mg	36%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	568.5mg	57%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	183.53 Kcal (768 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.52g	48%
Cholesterol	16.16mg	15%
Sodium	294.18mg	33%
Potassium	194.96mg	11%
Total Carbs	12.37g	11%
Sugars	1.73g	19%
Dietary Fiber	1.87g	20%
Protein	8.84g	48%
Vitamin C	7.9mg	36%
Iron	1.2mg	18%
Calcium	210mg	57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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