Tuna Melt

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5

9 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    6 mins

  • Total Time

    16 mins

  • Servings

    2 sandwiches

  • Calories

    372 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Lunch

  • Cuisine

    American

Tuna Melt

This tuna melt recipe is so delicious, savory and quick to throw together for the ultimate tasty lunch. Drained tuna, diced celery, red onion, mayonnaise, mustard and more are sandwiched with melted colby jack to create the most delicious and quick sandwich.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tomato sliced and salted (put it on a paper towel so it drains a bit of its liquid)
  • 2 ribs celery finely diced
  • 1/4 red onion peeled and finely minced
  • 3 tablespoons dill minced
  • 1 can tuna
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • kosher salt to taste
  • bread I used a sourdough, of choice
  • 2 lices Colby jack cheese or cheese of choice
  • 1 tablespoon butter at room temperature (for the bread, unsalted

Instructions

  1. On a few sheets of paper towel, add the tomato slices. Sprinkle with salt and allow to sit until their moisture has been release, just until you’re done with making the tuna salad.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the celery, red onion, dill, tuna, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, lots of black pepper and a pinch of salt.
  3. Mix together and adjust the salt to your liking. Butter two slices of bread and then flip them over. Add the tuna to one half of the bread, top with a few slices of tomato and two slices of cheese.
  4. Add the other half of bread and transfer to a pan set over medium heat. Cook until the bread is toasted and golden brown; flip and cook on the opposite side for an additional minute or so. Repeat with the second sandwich. Slice both in half and enjoy.

Notes

  • Tips and Tricks:
  • Tips and Tricks:
  • Olive oil vs. water packed tuna. You can absolutely use either. I find that when I use olive oil packed tuna, it's a bit too rich for me to also use mayonnaise. Feel free to leave out the mayonnaise and add the rest of the ingredients. Or add half the mayonnaise!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 372kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g (41%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 0.3g (15%) Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 509mg (21%) Potassium 538mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1217IU (24%) Vitamin C 39mg (43%) Calcium 251mg (25%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 372 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 372kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 509mg 21%
Potassium 538mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1217IU 24%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 251mg 25%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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