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Classic Tuna Melt Sandwiches with Side Salad

20 min Serves 4 ~611 kcal/serving ~£7.80 (£1.95/serving) Pescatarian

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Ingredients

  • 400 g tinned tuna in spring water, drained
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 spring onions, sliced
  • 8 sourdough bread
  • 120 g grated cheddar cheese
  • 150 g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 little gem lettuce
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
611 kcal
Protein
41.2 g
Carbohydrate
46.6 g
of which sugars
3.7 g
Fat
27.5 g
of which saturates
8.6 g
Fibre
4 g
Salt
2.27 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Mix the tuna with the mayonnaise and spring onions.

  2. 2

    Spread onto 4 slices of the sourdough bread, top with the grated cheddar cheese, and top with the remaining slices.

  3. 3

    Toast in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes on each side until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted.

  4. 4

    Toss the little gem lettuce and cherry tomatoes with the red wine vinegar and olive oil to make the side salad.

  5. 5

    Serve the tuna melts with the salad.

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