Bright Lemon-Dill Tuna Melt Sandwiches
These classic tuna melt sandwiches combine creamy tuna with bright lemon juice, fragrant lemon zest, and fresh dill for a fresh, tangy lift. Layered with sliced tomato and Swiss cheese on white bread, they make a satisfying lunch or an easy casual dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bright Lemon-Dill Tuna Melt Sandwiches, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- 2
Toast the bread lightly on both sides in the preheated oven, about 1 minute per side.
- 3
Mix tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, and dill in a bowl. Spread the tuna mixture evenly over each slice of bread. Arrange tomato slices over the tuna mixture and top with Swiss cheese.
- 4
Return the baking sheet to the oven and broil until the cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes more.
- Calories 283.58 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 22.03 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 15.33 g 6%
- Total Fat 15.87 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 5.63 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.33 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 368.32 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 0.92 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.58 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 265.66 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 1.57 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 270.25 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 0.57 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.81 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.83 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Bright Lemon Dill Tuna Melt Sandwiches is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Tuna, Dried Lemon Peel, Fresh Dill, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 283.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bright Lemon-Dill Tuna Melt Sandwiches made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Tuna, Dried Lemon Peel, Fresh Dill, Lemon Juice, Mayonnaise. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bright Lemon-Dill Tuna Melt Sandwiches?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 283.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bright Lemon-Dill Tuna Melt Sandwiches easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Bright Lemon-Dill Tuna Melt Sandwiches healthy?
- Bright Lemon-Dill Tuna Melt Sandwiches has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 283.58 calories and 22.03 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 368.32 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.63 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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