Do You Smell Tuna?

Tuna is known for it's relatively high levels of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. However, because of the risks of mercury in some types of tuna, it is advised to limit our consumption. Helpful information can also be found at Seafood Watch

Tuna is also a great food to boost your energy. My hubbie is off to Yosemite to scale the Half Domethis weekend so I decided to give him some healthier alternative for tonight's meal before he heads off.




















Tuna Melt (New Jersey Diner Style)

I found this recipe off of allrecipes.com.
I improvised some of the ingredients and added some of my own (with the advice of the hubster)

ingredients
(Serves 4)

2 6 oz. cans solid white tuna in water, drained
1/4 cup mayo
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
3/4 teaspoon red wine vinegar (or balsamic vinegar)
1 pinch salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
4 slices (or more) seedless rye bread
8 slices (or more) ripe tomato
8 slices Swiss cheese
paprika (for garnish) we used a slice of avocado on top instead

makin' it

1. Preheat the oven broiler
2. Mix tuna, mayo, celery, onion, parsley, and vinegar. Season with salt/pepper.
3. Place the rye bread slices on a baking sheet, and broil about 1 min. in the oven until lightly toasted. Remove from the heat and spread with the prepared tuna on each piece of bread, Place 1 cheese slice over the tuna salad on each piece of bread, layer with a tomato slice, and top with remaining cheese
4. Return layered bread to the oven and broil 3 to 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

It was delicious!! The hubster loved it!!