Tuscan Tuna Melt
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Tuscan Tuna Melt
Description
The sandwich starts with albacore tuna dressed with olive oil and a blend of chopped fresh herbs such as oregano, basil, parsley, and thyme, seasoned lightly with salt and pepper. Separately, sun-dried tomatoes preserved in olive oil are pureed to form a tangy and rich spread applied to the bread. Manchego cheese slices add a nutty, melty element when heated.
Arugula provides a peppery and fresh green component, while quick-pickled onions add sharpness and acidity, balancing the other flavors. The bread slices are buttered on the outside and assembled with the ingredients inside. The sandwich is cooked in a skillet over medium heat until the cheese melts thoroughly and the bread achieves a golden, crispy crust.
This Tuscan-inspired melt offers layers of savory, herbal, and slightly tangy flavors combined with textural contrasts of crisp bread, melted cheese, and fresh greens. It works well for a flavorful lunch or light dinner. Serving immediately after preparation ensures the cheese remains melted and the bread crisp.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces albacore tuna packed in water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh herbs oregano, basil, parsley, thyme, chopped
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper freshly cracked
- 1 sun-dried tomatoes 6 ounce jar
- 4 lices manchego cheese
- 2 cups arugula greens
- onion for serving, quick pickled
- 4 lices bread your favorite variety
- butter for spreading, softened
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the tuna with the olive oil, fresh herbs, salt and pepper. Stir until combined. You can also just buy the tuna packed in olive oil, but I like having a little more control over the oil situation!
- To make the sun dried tomato spread, drain the tomatoes from the olive oil in the jar. Add the tomatoes to a food processor and blend until pureed.
- To make the sandwiches, spread a tablespoon of the tomatoes on one (or both!) sides of the bread. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread the outsides of the bread with softened butter. Assemble the rest of the sandwich by adding 1 or 2 slices of cheese, a scoop of the tuna, a few pickled onions and a handful of arugula on one slice. Cover it with the other slice of bread.
- Cook the sandwich in the skillet until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden brown. Serve immediately!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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