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Karen’s Tuna Melt with Carrot-Rasin Salad

For a more traditional carrot salad, replace the cumin with cinnamon. You can also substitute dried cranberries or other dried fruits for the raisins. 

 

Tuna Melt

  • 1 large can (12 ounces) soild white tuna in water, drained
  • 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup low-fat mayo
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 8 slices rye bread (about 8 ounces)
  • 4 ounces sliced Cheddar or swiss cheese

 

Carrot-Raisin Salad

  • 1 container (8 ounces) plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1 bag (10 ounces) shredded carrots (about  3 cups)
  • 1/2 cup dark seedless raisins
  • 1/8 teaspoon grund cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

 

1) Prepare Tuna Melt: in small bowl, with fork, combine tuna, celery, and mayonnaise.

2) In nonstick 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, spread tuna muxture evenly on 4 bread slices. Top each with one-fourth of Cheddar and remaining slice of bread. Arrange sandwishes in skillet, in batches if necessary. Cover skillet; cook until Cheddar has melted and bread is toasted, about 5 minutes, turning sandwiches once.

3) While sandwiches are cooking, prepare Carrot-Raisin Salad: In small bowl, stir together yogurt, carrots, raisins, cumin and salt until combined. Makes about 4 cups.