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Tuna-Pesto Melts on Rye with Romaine Salad with Candied Walnuts and Grapefruit Recipe

Tuna-Pesto Melts on Rye with Romaine Salad with Candied Walnuts and Grapefruit Recipe

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Tuna-Pesto Melts on Rye with Romaine Salad with Candied Walnuts and Grapefruit

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cooked tuna fillets, broken into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
2 tbsp jarred roasted red peppers, diced
2 to 3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp grated parmesan
salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 thick slices rye bread
8 slices swiss cheese
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
2 tsp dijon mustard
4 to 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce leaves
1 cup ruby red grapefruit segments
1/3 cup candied walnuts , pecans or peanuts

Directions:

Preheat broiler.
For tuna melts:
In a medium bowl, combine tuna, pesto, red peppers, mayonnaise, and Parmesan. Mix well and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Spoon tuna mixture onto bread slices and place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Top the tuna with cheese. Broil 2 minutes, until cheese melts.
For the salad:
In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar and mustard and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Arrange lettuce on a serving plate and top with grapefruit segments and walnuts. Pour dressing over salad and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	618.63 Kcal (2590 kJ)
Calories from fat	406.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.21g	70%
Cholesterol	57.16mg	19%
Sodium	553.85mg	23%
Potassium	315.67mg	7%
Total Carbs	30.95g	10%
Sugars	11.03g	44%
Dietary Fiber	4.47g	18%
Protein	21.7g	43%
Vitamin C	33.8mg	56%
Iron	3.9mg	22%
Calcium	540.1mg	54%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	209.67 Kcal (878 kJ)
Calories from fat	137.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.32g	70%
Cholesterol	19.37mg	19%
Sodium	187.71mg	23%
Potassium	106.98mg	7%
Total Carbs	10.49g	10%
Sugars	3.74g	44%
Dietary Fiber	1.51g	18%
Protein	7.35g	43%
Vitamin C	11.4mg	56%
Iron	1.3mg	22%
Calcium	183mg	54%

* 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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