Tuna Melt
A Tuna Melt is a classic hot grilled sandwich, with flavorful tuna fish salad, fresh sliced tomatoes and melted cheddar cheese all served on toasted bread.
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
Tuna Salad
- 5 ounces can of tuna drained
- 1 rib of celery finely diced
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill or 1/2 teaspoon fresh
- ¼ teaspoon dried chives or 1/2 teaspoon fresh
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- Salt to taste
Sandwiches
- 8 ounces sliced sourdough bread 4 slices
- 4 slices of tomato
- 3 ounces cheddar or American cheese slices
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise or butter
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill and chives. Stir in the tuna, pickle relish and celery, using a fork to break up chunks of tuna.
- Heat a large skillet on the stove over medium heat.
- Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. Place two slices, mayo side down, into the hot skillet.
- Divide the tuna onto the two slices of bread and top with sliced tomatoes and cheese. Top with the other two slices of bread, mayo side up.
- Grill for several minutes or until golden brown. Carefully flip with a large spatula and grill the other side until golden. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Makes 2 sandwiches and can easily be double or tripled to make as many as you need.
- Sandwiches are pretty filling and could also be divided to feed 4.
Nutrition
Calories: 805kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1390mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1337IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 374mg | Iron: 6mg
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