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Tuna Melt Recipe
You can't beat a tuna melt sandwich for an easy, satisfying lunch! This version is packed with flavor thanks to a few secret ingredients.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 673 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 (5-ounce) cans solid, water-packed tuna, drained (look for sustainably caught)
- ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup finely chopped cornichons or small dill pickles
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or dill
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 slices bread I like whole grain sourdough
- 3 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
Instructions
- Drain the tuna as completely as you can. Flake into a bowl and top with the Greek yogurt, pickles, red onion, lemon juice, mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper. With a fork, stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
- For each melt, top a slice of bread with one-third of the tuna mixture, spreading it evenly all the way to the edges. Lay a slice of cheese on top, then another slice of bread. Butter the top of the bread with 1/2 tablespoon butter. (If cooking in a panini press or the air fryer, go ahead and butter the other side of the melt too.)
- To Cook on the Stove: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium low. Once the skillet is hot, add the sandwich, buttered-side down. Butter the top. Cook on each side for 2 to 4 minutes until the bread is toasty and golden—low and slow will guarantee the most melty, perfectly cooked grilled cheese.
- To Cook in a Panini Press: Cook on medium-high until the bread is golden and the cheese melted.
- To Cook in the Air Fryer: Use toothpicks to secure the tuna melt by sticking a toothpick into two of the opposite corners of the bread. Air fry at 360°F for 9 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Let the tuna melt cool for a few minutes. Cut in half and enjoy.
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Notes
- TO STORE: Refrigerate leftover tuna melt sandwiches in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days.
- TO REHEAT: Heat leftovers in a skillet over medium-low heat or in the air fryer at 350 degrees F.
- TO STORE: Refrigerate leftover tuna melt sandwiches in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days.
- TO REHEAT: Heat leftovers in a skillet over medium-low heat or in the air fryer at 350 degrees F.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1(of 3)
Calories
673kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Potassium
413mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
824IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
322mg
(32%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 673
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 3) | |
| Calories | 673kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 824IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 322mg | 32% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.