Creamy Tuna And Bacon Salad Reduced Fat Recipes

CREAMY PASTA SALAD WITH TUNA AND VEGETABLES (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Combine rotini, red pepper, cucumber, green onions and tuna in a large bowl and set aside.
• In a medium bowl whisk all dressing ingredients.
• Pour dressing over salad ingredients and stir well.
• Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.

BLT TUNA MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
• Place the bacon in a cold medium skillet over a burner, then turn the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is golden brown and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Spread 1/2 cup of the mayo on both sides of all the bread slices. Season with a pinch of salt. Place the sliced bread on a sheet tray and bake for 3 minutes. Flip the bread. Bake until light golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from the oven and keep the oven on.
• Mix the remaining 1/2 cup mayo with the Dijon mustard, dill, tuna, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few cracks of pepper in a medium bowl with a fork until creamy. Add the apple and bacon bits and stir until well combined.
• To assemble the sandwiches, keep 4 of the toasted bread slices on the sheet tray. Divide the tuna salad among them and spread into an even layer. Top each with 1 of the lettuce pieces, 2 of the tomato slices and 1 slice of the provolone. Bake until the cheese has melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Top each tuna melt with 1 of the remaining toasted bread slices and serve.

CREAMY TUNA AND BACON SALAD (REDUCED FAT)

Steps:

• Put everything in a bowl and mix together until well combined and creamy.
• Serve between bread or with lettuce leaves.