Protein Packed Meals and Snacks

Tuna Apple Melt

Ingredients

• 1 (12-ounce) can solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 red apple, cored and diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 2 tablespoons canned whole-berry cranberry sauce
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 4 1/2-inch thick slices sourdough bread
• 4 slices provolone or Muenster cheese
• Celery sticks, optional

Preparation

1. In large bowl combine tuna, mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until well blended; stir in apple, celery and cranberry sauce.
2. Spread one side of bread with butter. Place bread slices, butter-side down, in 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Top each with a slice of cheese. Cover and cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted and bottom of bread is golden.
3. Remove bread to plate; top each piece with some tuna mixture.
4. Serve warm, with celery sticks if desired.

Serves
4