Skinny Dilly Tuna Spread Recipes

OPEN-FACED TUNA MELT SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine tuna, celery, carrots, onion, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Heat a large skillet over low heat.
• Spray skillet with oil, and place two slices of bread on top.
• Top bread with cheese, then tuna salad and tomato. Cook on low heat until cheese melts and bread gets toasty.
• Serve immediately.

TUNA SALAD WITH FRESH DILL

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash tuna with juices from can. Add celery, dill, parsley, chives, mayonnaise, yogurt, and mustard; mix well.

SIMPLE TUNA SPREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine cream cheese and salsa; stir in parsley and onion. Fold in tuna. Refrigerate until serving. Serve on bread, snack rye or crackers.

SKINNY TUNA AND RIGATONI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish; set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
• In a medium saucepan, cook celery, onion, and garlic in hot oil until tender. Stir in flour, mustard, dill, lemon peel, and pepper. Add broth all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, whisking to remove any lumps. Stir in tuna and pasta. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
• In a small bowl, stir together croutons and melted butter. Sprinkle on tuna mixture. Bake, covered, for 15 minutes. Uncover and top with lemon slices. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with capers and dill sprigs, if desired.