Simple Tuna Melt
Simple Tuna Melt layers flaky canned tuna mixed with mayo, Dijon, balsamic, and chopped dill pickles onto toasted whole wheat bread, then tops it with melted sharp Cheddar. It’s tangy, a little sweet from the bread, and satisfyingly gooey—perfect for a quick solo lunch or a warm afternoon bite.
- Prep3 mins
- Cook7 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Tuna Melt, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 67
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Put the bread slices in the oven to toast as it heats up, and while you prepare the tuna salad.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, salt, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and dill pickle until well mixed. Take the bread out of the oven, and mound the tuna mixture on one slice. Sprinkle cheese over the other slice of bread.
- 3
Bake for 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the cheese is melted and the tuna is heated through. Place the slice with cheese on top of the slice with tuna. Cut in half and serve right away.
- Calories 590.48 kcal High 30%
- Protein 46.83 g Good Source 94%
- Carbohydrate 31.42 g 11%
- Total Fat 30.39 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 8.29 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 67.32 mg High 22%
- Sodium 1073.28 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 4.17 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 4.81 g --
- Added Sugars 0.72 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 282.58 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 2.98 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 545.12 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 2.45 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.25 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 2.47 mcg Moderate 12%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Simple Tuna Melt is made with 8 ingredients and serves 1. It takes about 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Canned Tuna, Dijon Mustard, and Dill Pickle Slices. Each serving provides about 590.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Tuna Melt made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Canned Tuna, Dijon Mustard, Dill Pickle Slices, Mayonnaise. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Tuna Melt?
- About 10 mins in total: 3 mins to prepare and 7 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 590.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Tuna Melt easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Simple Tuna Melt healthy?
- Simple Tuna Melt has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 590.48 calories and 46.83 g of protein, or 94% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1073.28 mg (47% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.29 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Sulfites and Alcohol, 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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