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tuna melt tomatoes on a plate with a side salad

Tuna Melt Tomatoes

These tuna melts served on tomatoes are a quick, gluten-free snack or lunch, loaded with simple yet delicious tuna salad and bubbly melted cheese.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people

Equipment

  • baking sheet with wire rack
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients

for tuna salad ingredients

  • 10 oz tuna packed in water ((that's about 2 cans))
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise (I love Hellmans)
  • 1 stalk celery (diced)
  • 1 tbsp red onion (minced)
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

for assembling tuna melt tomatoes

  • 1-2 large tomatoes (sliced ½ in thick, beefsteak or heirloom)
  • 1 tsp salt (for salting tomatoes)
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

for serving

  • chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place sliced tomatoes on a clean kitchen towel or paper towel and sprinkle each with salt. Allow tomatoes to sit for 10-15 minutes, then pat dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
  • Mix tuna salad ingredients together.
  • Spoon tuna salad on top of tomato slices and cover with shredded cheddar cheese. Place on a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is hot and melty.
  • Top with chopped fresh parsley, salt and pepper if desired, and serve immediately.
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