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Tuscan Tuna Melt

These tuscan tuna melts are a modern way to enjoy a tuna sandwich, with peppery arugula, melty cheese, pickled onions and sun dried tomato spread!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces Albacore Tuna packed in water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, oregano, basil, parsley, thyme
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 6 ounce jar sun dried tomatoes
  • 4 lices manchego cheese
  • 2 cups arugula greens
  • quick pickled onions, for serving
  • 4 lices of your favorite bread
  • softened butter, for spreading

Instructions

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  1. 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!
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Cook the sandwich in the skillet until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden brown. Serve immediately!