Apple, Cheddar and Tuna Melt

Ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) can tuna

• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup celery, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 1 granny smith apple
• fresh ground pepper
• 1 loaf of rustic Italian bread
• 2/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

1. 1

   Drain tuna and place in a medium-size bowl. Add mayonaise, lemon juice, celery and red onion.

2. 2

   Peel the Granny Smith apple, core and dice. Add to the tuna mixture.

3. 3

   Add freshly ground pepper to taste and gently combine mixture well.

4. 4

   Slice six slices from the bread loaf, about 1/2-inch thick. Cover the slices with the tuna mixture and top with the grated cheese.

5. 5

   Place slices on a cookie sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes. The cheese should be bubbly and the tuna mixture warmed through.

6. 6

   Serve immediately.