Tuna Melt
The ultimate comfort food, this Tuna Melt combines creamy tuna with crispy bread and melty cheese. It's an easy weeknight dinner that will satisfy your cravings. Make it tonight for a delicious meal that everyone will love!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
- Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
- Oven
Ingredients
- 4 cans tuna packed in water, drained
- ¼ cup celery finely diced
- 2 Tablespoons red onion finely minced
- 1 teaspoon flat-leaf parsley finely minced
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon mustard (dijon or stone ground)
- 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 8 pieces Bread (your favorite)
- 4 Slices Cheese (your favorite)
- to taste Butter for bread, to toast
- 4 Slices Tomato
Instructions
- Drain and flake tuna, add to large bowl.
- Add celery, red onion, and parsley to bowl and stir to combine.
- Add mayonnaise, mustard and lemon juice to tuna mixture and stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Butter the outside of the bread slices, layer tuna mixture on the inside of one bread slice, top with cheese and desired toppings, then place another piece of bread, butter side up, on top.
- Heat skillet over medium-low heat and cook until bottom bread is toasted and cheese is warm, flip and cook on the other side until bread is toasted.
- Serve open-faced or add another slice of toast for a sandwich.
Notes
- Tip: The amount of mayo will depend on how creamy you want your tuna salad.