Swiss Tuna Melt Sandwiches

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What You Need:

1 1/2 C coleslaw mix, shredded
1 (9.25 oz.) can of white tuna in water, drained and broken up
2 Tbsp of salad dressing
2 Tbsp creamy cucumber dressing
2 hoagie buns, split and toasted
2 oz. Swiss cheese, sliced thin

How to Make It:

Preset the oven to broil.
Stir together the coleslaw ad tuna until well combined.
Whisk together the salad dressings and pour over the tuna mixture stirring to blend.
Spoon the mixture over the open side of each bun.
Broil 5 inches from the heat for 2 minutes.
Place slice of cheese over each sandwich and return to the broiler.
Broil 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted.

Makes 4 servings

Tuna is not only good for us but also a cheap addition to our meals. If you don’t have cucumber dressing on hand ranch dressing works just as well. Cheddar cheese can also be substituted for the Swiss and mayonnaise can be used in place of the salad dressing. Using what’s on hand makes this a great budget friendly sandwich.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 2 minutes 30 seconds
Total Time: approximately 22 minutes 30 seconds

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 406; Fat 19g; Saturated Fat 6g; Carbohydrates 38g; Fiber 2g; Protein 20g; Cholesterol 39 mg; Sodium 704 mg

Italian Bean and Veggie Salad

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beansWhat You Need:

1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained well
1 (15 oz.) can butter beans, rinsed and drained well
1 cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced
2 tomatoes cut into wedges
1/4 C green onions, sliced thin
1/2 C oil and vinegar salad dressing
1 (8 oz.) pkg. mozzarella cheese, shredded

How to Make It:

Toss the beans together in a large salad bowl.
Gently toss in the cucumber, tomatoes and onions.
Drizzle the oil and vinegar dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Top with the mozzarella cheese before serving.

Makes 4 servings

Having pasta for supper? Add this salad to complete the meal. Great Northern beans or lima beans may be used if you prefer. To make this main course meals just add crumbled cooked sausage or chopped pepperoni.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Total Time: approximately 20 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 462; Fat 28g; Saturated Fat 11g; Carbohydrates 34g; Fiber 10g; Protein 20g; Cholesterol 40 mg; Sodium 954 mg