Hawaiian Tuna Sandwich

Here's a tropical twist on the tuna melt. Tuna is mixed with lemon juice and spices, then heated on a burger bun with mozzarella cheese and sweet pineapple rings.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 349 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 4 hamburger buns, split
• 1 dash chili powder
• 1 (5 ounce) can tuna chunks in olive oil
• 4 canned pineapple rings

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Toast hamburger buns, and spread cut sides with butter.

Step 2

Drain half of the oil from the tuna. Combine the tuna and remaining oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl. Mix well. Fill each toasted bun with tuna salad, shredded lettuce, mozzarella cheese, and one pineapple ring.

Step 3

Place sandwiches on a baking sheet, and heat until the cheese melts, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.