ARTICHOKE TUNA MELT

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Artichokes, spinach and a lemony mayonnaise give this melt an advantage over ordinary tuna salad sandwiches. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, halved
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cans (5 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 cup fresh baby spinach
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Cut bread in half lengthwise (save one half for another use). Brush bread with oil. Place cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Rub cut sides of garlic clove over bread; discard garlic., In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, garlic powder and pepper. Stir in tuna and artichokes. , Arrange spinach over bread; top with tuna mixture, tomatoes and cheese. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into six slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 31g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 1070mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.