Have you ever had an opportunity to try Melba Toast?  I know it’s hard to believe, but up until a week or so ago, I had never tried this crunchy little snack (and they’ve been around for 80 years!).  They’re great for snacking but I actually like the idea of using them as substitutes for higher calorie breads in recipes.  They’re available in eight flavors, four of which contain whole grains.  Here is a tuna recipe I found on their site that was actually really good (it’s dairy and egg free so my son is able to eat this):

Tuna Classic

Serves 4

4 – 3oz packets of White Albacore Tuna, fully cooked
2 Squirts Lemon Juice
1 1/2 Tablespoon finely diced Bermuda Onion (Red Onion)
1-2 stalks celery, finely diced (optional)
1/2 Tablespoon Garlic powder
2 medium dill pickles, chopped

Combine the above ingredients and spoon onto Melba Rye Toasts
Garnish with celery leaves

For extra flare, add your favorite hot pepper sauce or a pinch of turmeric powder

You can also snack on Melba Toast with hummus or make mini bruschetta with them by adding tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and basil (season with salt and pepper if you’d like).  The most interesting recipe I saw included dipping them in chocolate!  Be sure to check out their site for more summer-inspired recipes.

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