Rush-Hour Tuna Melts

Recipe By : Pillsbury: The Best of Fast & Healthy Cooking (Nov/Dec, 99)

5.5 Points per serving

1 6-oz. can water-packed solid white tuna -- drained & flaked

3/4 cup celery

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel -- if desired

1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing

4 whole wheat English muffins (split) -- lightly toasted

8 slices tomato

4 ounces shredded reduced-fat Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese

Heat oven to 350º F. In medium bowl, combine tuna, celery, onion, lemon peel and mayonnaise; mix well. (Personal note: I like to add some garlic salt and pepper too.) Spread about 3 tablespoons tuna mixture on each English muffin half. Top each with tomato slice; sprinkle with cheese. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350º F. for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and sandwiches are thoroughly heated.

8 sandwiches; 4 servings

Nutritional analysis per serving, per recipe: 280 calories; 8 g. fat; 4 g. fiber; 30 mg cholesterol; 840 mg. sodium (without garlic salt addition) M.C. formatted by Dina