5 from 9 votes
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings:
2
sandwiches
Calories:
372 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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: 2 sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372
% 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.