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This Salsa Tuna Melt is full of flavor and comes together in minutes. Packed with Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore, zesty salsa, and cream cheese, this easy meal is a lighter version of the classic dish! #tuna #tunamelt #tunarecipe #salsa #easylunch #quicklunch #healthylunch

This Salsa Tuna Melt is full of flavor and comes together in minutes. Packed with Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore, zesty salsa, and cream cheese, this easy meal is a lighter version of the classic dish!

This Salsa Tuna Melt is full of flavor and comes together in minutes. Packed with Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore, zesty salsa, and cream cheese, this easy meal is a lighter version of the classic dish! #tuna #tunamelt #tunarecipe #salsa #easylunch #quicklunch #healthylunch

Remember when I mentioned my new kindle last week?

I’ve kinda-sorta fallen in love with it. I thought I would use it more for surfing the internet or finding a new ideas on Pinterest, but I was wrong.

My kindle has “rekindled” my love for reading. I used to read all the time when I was younger. Growing up, I was always checking out books from the library or adding a new favorite to my collection. And I’m totally going to date myself, but “The Babysitter’s Club” was my favorite series! I even started my own club with my best-friend when we were little…but that’s a story for another day.

Anyways, although I still love to read, life gets busy and I usually don’t pick up a book unless I’m on an airplane or relaxing on the beach.

This Salsa Tuna Melt is full of flavor and comes together in minutes. Packed with Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore, zesty salsa, and cream cheese, this easy meal is a lighter version of the classic dish!

But when I started using my kindle, it made me want to carve time out of my day just to read. Kind of like an incentive to start a new book. After all, it is fun to read a book electronically. Even though I still love to hold an actual book and smell the pages, it’s exciting to have books right at your fingertips from a kindle.

And once I start reading a book, I get sucked in. I have to keep reading it and often finish books in a day or two.

Since I’ve discovered my new-found love for reading, I’ve incorporated it into my nightly routine. I often relax with a cup of tea and my kindle for about an hour before I go to bed and just read. It really relaxes me and gives me some “me” time.

This Salsa Tuna Melt is full of flavor and comes together in minutes. Packed with Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore, zesty salsa, and cream cheese, this easy meal is a lighter version of the classic dish!

Since I’m loving my kindle so much, I’ve decided to take a break (or two) during the day to read. This gets my mind off of blog tasks and helps me refresh, something I definitely need! So when I took a break last week, I decided to whip up a clean-eating recipe to munch on while I read my latest book.

Something that I always keep stocked in my pantry is Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore in Water. With the light texture and fresh taste, this tuna is the perfect ingredient to incorporate into just about any recipe. It also adds a variety of nutrients, such as healthy fat, lean protein, vitamins and minerals. In fact, if you want to learn more, you can visit the Bumble Bee® website for full nutritional facts.

This Salsa Tuna Melt is full of flavor and comes together in minutes. Packed with Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore, zesty salsa, and cream cheese, this easy meal is a lighter version of the classic dish!

So I guess it’s no surprise that this tuna is often my go-to lunch, right? From the moment I pop open the can of Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore in Water, I can see the quality ingredients, just waiting to be used in a variety of recipes. And that’s where this tuna melt comes in.

This Salsa Tuna Melt is full of flavor and comes together in minutes. Packed with tuna, zesty salsa, and cream cheese, this easy meal is a lighter version of the classic dish!

Besides being slightly healthier than a regular tuna melt, this version is flavored with Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore, a touch of cream cheese, and salsa. Just three easy ingredients, plus some cheese, that tops the English muffins and gets toasted to perfection. How about that for clean eating?

This Salsa Tuna Melt is full of flavor and comes together in minutes. Packed with Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore, zesty salsa, and cream cheese, this easy meal is a lighter version of the classic dish!

Like most of my recipes, this Salsa Tuna Melt is a breeze to whip up! But you knew that was coming, right? Simply mix together some low-fat cream cheese and salsa. Gently fold in the Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore and spread onto halved English muffin slices. Top the muffins with some shredded cheese and then broil until melted.

Within minutes, this easy meal is ready to be devoured. And it’s also a meal that you can feel good about eating. With simple, quality ingredients, this Salsa Tuna Melt makes a delicious lunch, dinner, or late night snack. It also makes the perfect companion for when I’m sucked into reading my kindle!

This Salsa Tuna Melt is full of flavor and comes together in minutes. Packed with Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore, zesty salsa, and cream cheese, this easy meal is a lighter version of the classic dish!

This Salsa Tuna Melt is full of flavor and comes together in minutes. Packed with Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore, zesty salsa, and cream cheese, this easy meal is a lighter version of the classic dish!
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Salsa Tuna Melt

This Salsa Tuna Melt is full of flavor and comes together in minutes. Packed with Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore, zesty salsa, and cream cheese, this easy meal is a lighter version of the classic dish!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword tuna recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 open-faced melts

Ingredients

  • 2 whole wheat English muffins sliced and toasted
  • 3 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese softened
  • 3 tablespoons salsa any kind
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 can (12 ounce) Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore in Water, drained or tuna of choice
  • 4 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese divided

Instructions

  • Set your oven broiler to medium heat.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, salsa, salt and pepper. Gently fold in Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore. Spread tuna mixture evenly between the English muffin slices.
  • Top each slice with 1 tablespoon shredded cheese. Place English muffin slices onto an ungreased baking pan.
  • Broil on medium heat for 5-6 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
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By Gayle | February 12, 2016

Comments

  1. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    February 12, 2016 at 6:03 am

    Simple and quick to do! That’s always a win in my book. This looks super tasty! I would love to devour that pan of them right now 😉

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      February 12, 2016 at 8:12 am

      Thanks, Taylor!

      Reply
  2. Mir says

    February 12, 2016 at 6:03 am

    I was really into my Kindle and then I just kind of forgot to charge it, and then I was back to books. 🙂 But it’s a really cool thing!
    I love tuna melts on English muffins. And the salsa is a fantastic addition!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      February 12, 2016 at 8:13 am

      I just love being able to download new books right away. I just finished a really good book last night and already started another one…instant gratification at its finest! 🙂

      Reply
  3. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    February 12, 2016 at 6:29 am

    Such a clever little twist on a classic… I never think to make tuna melts, but I will now, with the addition of salsa! Love it!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      February 12, 2016 at 8:13 am

      Thank you, Annie! The salsa gives it a nice kick of flavor!

      Reply
  4. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    February 12, 2016 at 6:34 am

    when I ate fish, a tuna melt was always my go to for a quick and filling meal. I love that you have mixed salsa in to it too – salsa makes everything better 🙂

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      February 12, 2016 at 8:14 am

      Thank you, Dannii! Salsa does make everything better! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says

    February 12, 2016 at 6:52 am

    No way!! The Babysitter’s Club books were my favorite series as a kid too! I totally still own nearly every single one. LOL. And this tuna melt? Well, it looks like my lunch today is staring me in the face. Love how you kicked things up with salsa!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      February 12, 2016 at 8:14 am

      I wish I would’ve kept all of my books! I think I gave them away years ago, oh well. Thanks for the kind words, Sarah!

      Reply
  6. Keri @ Fashionable Foods says

    February 12, 2016 at 6:55 am

    I loved the Babysitter’s Club too!!! Reading this post really makes me want to schedule time for myself to read during the day! I read as much as I can, but when I get busy I tend to forget about it. The sound of reading with a cup of tea sounds so relaxing and just what I need to unwind at night! Anyway, tuna melts are one of my favorite things ever and I never would have thought to add salsa! Have a great weekend, Gayle!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      February 12, 2016 at 8:15 am

      It’s so hard to keep up with reading when you’re busy! But it’s so nice when you take the time to do so…I get sucked in every night and I forgot how much I love to read! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words, Keri! Hope you have a great weekend, too!

      Reply
  7. Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Allergy Friendly Eats says

    February 12, 2016 at 7:01 am

    I love reading, too! Good for you for carving out time to do so. These sound delicious!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      February 12, 2016 at 8:15 am

      Thanks, Kelly!

      Reply
  8. Puja Darshan says

    February 12, 2016 at 9:16 am

    I am a vegetarian so might not be able to comment on the taste of the recipe loved your presentation and picture!!!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      February 12, 2016 at 9:29 am

      Thanks, Puja!

      Reply
  9. mira says

    February 12, 2016 at 9:45 am

    Love tuna melts and these look perfect! I enjoy reading but it has been so hard to do it lately, I always seem to find something else to do 🙂 Need to try your strategy and take a couple of breaks and do it during the day 🙂

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      February 12, 2016 at 10:03 am

      Thank you, Mira! It’s definitely hard to find some time during the day to read, but I try to make it my goal to do it at least once or twice a week! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    February 12, 2016 at 10:34 am

    Adding salsa to a tuna melt is such a great idea. Will have to try this for lunch sometime!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      February 12, 2016 at 12:07 pm

      Thank you, Christin! It makes a delicious lunch! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Amanda says

    February 12, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    I love reading, but I had so many that it was starting to look like the land that time forgot, so I switched over to a kindle. ???? Plus lugging around a kindle is so much easier than those huge Outlander novels.
    This tuna melt looks delicious. I get into such a rut with tuna. I always mix in the same thing. But I love all the salsa and cheese/cream cheese in here. Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      February 12, 2016 at 1:39 pm

      I love the convenience of a kindle, too! And I usually make the same kind of tuna too, so it’s nice to switch it up! Thanks for the kind words, Amanda!

      Reply
  12. Manali @ CookWithManali says

    February 12, 2016 at 12:55 pm

    I think I need to get a kindle too! Because I used to love reading when I was younger, somehow I don’t read at all these days! Have a lovely weekend Gayle, I love the addition of salsa in this recipe!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      February 12, 2016 at 1:39 pm

      Thanks, Manali! I hope you have a wonderful weekend, too!

      Reply
  13. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says

    February 12, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    What a delicious twist on one of my favorite sandwiches! I grew up eating tuna melts, and since it’s now Lent, I’ve added them back into our rotation even more often. This looks great!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      February 12, 2016 at 1:40 pm

      Thank you, Blair! This is a nice change from the regular tuna melts!

      Reply
  14. marcie says

    February 12, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    I used to read a ton growing up and slowed to a halt as I got older. I picked it up a few years back and am waiting to get the Girl on the Train like you recommended! 🙂 I love tuna melts, and that salsa-cream cheese mixture sounds like such a zesty, creamy spread!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      February 13, 2016 at 4:38 pm

      I am really hooked on reading again lately…I forgot how much I love it! Thanks for the tuna love, Marcie!

      Reply
  15. Jess @ What Jessica Baked Next says

    February 13, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    I love tuna cheese melts! This looks delicious, Gayle! Never thought of adding salsa, but I’ll definitely try that soon! 🙂

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      February 13, 2016 at 4:39 pm

      Thank you, Jess!

      Reply
  16. Mary Frances says

    February 14, 2016 at 8:14 am

    I love my Kindle. I used to bag on the fact that it only had books but then I realized how much more I enjoyed my books when I didn’t have to fight notifications or Facebook! Also, wow, I need this as a midnight snack now. My stomach says salsa tuna melt for the win!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      February 14, 2016 at 12:55 pm

      Thank you, Mary Frances!

      Reply
  17. Kate @ Framed Cooks says

    February 14, 2016 at 9:40 am

    Loving the salsa in these tuna melts more than I can say – this is a genius idea!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      February 14, 2016 at 12:55 pm

      Thanks, Kate!

      Reply
  18. Kelly says

    February 15, 2016 at 11:30 am

    I was totally into The Babysitter’s Club and so were my friends haha. I still have some of my books too:) Taking out some time during the day sounds perfect especially with a tuna melt for lunch! I wish I had one right now!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      February 15, 2016 at 12:02 pm

      Thanks, Kelly! These tuna melts make my lunches much more enjoyable!

      Reply

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