Tuna Melt
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
16 mins
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Servings
2 sandwiches
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Calories
372 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Tuna Melt
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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
- 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 minced dill
- 1 can tuna
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- freshly ground pepper
- kosher salt to taste
- bread of choice (I used a sourdough)
- 2 lices colby jack (or cheese of choice)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter at room temperature (for the bread)
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.
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
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
509mg
(21%)
Potassium
538mg
(15%)
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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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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