Image
main content start
Tuna Salad Melt on Whole Grain English Muffin with Side Salad
10 min prep time
4 min cook time
4servings
How to Make Tuna Salad Melt on Whole Grain English Muffin with Side Salad
This is a Mediterranean-style, low-fat recipe featuring a twist on a classic tuna melt. The tuna salad is served on a whole grain English muffin with a side salad to complete your meal. With its blend of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, it’s a great choice for keeping blood glucose (blood sugar) levels steady.
10 min prep time
4 min cook time
4servings
1 muffin + 1/2 cup tuna salad + 2 cups side salad
Print Recipe >
Step-By-Step Instructions:
-
In a medium bowl, combine drained tuna, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, celery, diced carrots, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
-
Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
-
Spread the tuna salad evenly over each muffin half and top each with ½ tablespoon of cheese.
-
Spray the skillet with cooking spray. Place the assembled muffins onto the skillet, cover, and cook on low heat until the cheese melts, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat.
-
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and shredded carrots. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, then toss to coat.
-
Plate 2 muffin halves per serving alongside the salad.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
-
Serving Size
1 muffin + 1/2 cup tuna salad + 2 cups side salad
- Amount per serving Calories 260
- % Daily value*
-
Total Fat
5g
6%
- Saturated Fat 1g 5%
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 25mg 8%
- Sodium 430mg 19%
-
Total Carbohydrate
34g
12%
- Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
- Total Sugars 5g
- Added Sugars 1g 2%
- Protein 21g
- Potassium 550mg 12%
Ingredients
tuna packed in water (no salt added, drained)
8 oz
Plain Nonfat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup
Dijon Mustard
2 tsp
celery (finely diced)
1/4 cup
carrots (finely diced)
1 med
garlic powder
1/4 tsp
black pepper
1/4 tsp
whole grain English muffins (split)
4 whole
reduced fat mozzarella cheese (shredded)
4 tbsp
nonstick cooking spray
1 spray, 0.25 gram
mixed greens
4 cup
cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 cup
cucumber(s) (sliced)
1/2 cup
carrot(s) (shredded)
1/4 cup
balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp
olive oil
1 tsp
Related Recipes
View more related recipesDFH Related Recipes
Image
Image
Sponsored
Stuffed Chicken Breast with California Dates, Spinach, & Herbed Ricotta
20 min
25 min
4
Image
Reviews & Ratings