Ellie Krieger'S Garden Tuna Melt

• 2 (6 ounce) cans light chunk tuna in water, drained
• 2 cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves, finely chopped (2 oz.)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 medium carrot, shredded (about 1 cup)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 4 slices whole wheat bread
• 4 thin slices extra-sharp cheddar cheese (2 oz. total)

1. Preheat the oven to 325u0b0.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, spinach, bell pepper, carrot, parsley, mayonnaise, mustard, and black pepper.
3. Place the bread on a baking sheet, divide the tuna among the 4 pieces of bread, and top each with a slice of cheese.
4. Bake until the cheese melts and the edges of the bread are toasted, 6-8 minutes.
5. 290 calories per serving.

light chunk tuna, baby spinach, red bell pepper, carrot, parsley, mayonnaise, mustard, fresh ground black pepper, whole wheat bread, thin slices

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ellie-kriegers-garden-tuna-melt-485326 (may not work)