5 from 18 votes
Oven Baked Tuna Melt on Ciabatta
The Oven Baked Tuna Melt on Ciabatta is a toasted open-faced sandwich featuring tuna mixed with shallots, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and parsley, layered on toasted ciabatta bread then topped with tomato slices and cheddar cheese. Broiled until the cheese bubbles and browns lightly, it yields a warm, savory dish with contrasting textures from the crisp bread, creamy tuna, and melted cheese.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
sandwiches
Calories:
317 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 lices ciabatta bread or other substantial bread
- 12 ounces tuna well drained, canned; packed in oil
- 2 tablespoons shallot or substitute green onion, minced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (regular or reduced fat)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley minced
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
- 2 Roma tomato sliced
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Turn the oven on to broil. Place the bread, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Place the pan in the oven at least 6-inches below the broiler unit and toast until the bread is a light golden color.
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, shallot (or green onion), mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Spread ¼ of the tuna mixture on each slice of toast.
- Top with a few tomato slices and 2 tablespoons of cheese on each.
- Broil the sandwiches until the cheese is bubbling and golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Ciabatta or similarly sturdy bread is best to withstand the moisture of the tuna filling without becoming soggy.
- Tuna packed in oil is preferred for richer flavor though calorie difference is minimal.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
317kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
654mg
(27%)
Potassium
296mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
555IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 654mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 555IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.