Tuna Melt

Name: Tuna Melt
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 2 (serving size: 1 sandwich)
Ingredients: ¼ cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons finely diced red onion; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill; 2 tablespoons chopped pickled banana peppers; 2 teaspoons drained capers; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon); ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 2 (5-oz.) cans chunk white albacore tuna in spring water, drained and flaked; 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 4 sourdough bread slices; 8 sweet-hot pickle chips (such as Wickles); 4 (3/4-oz.) Swiss cheese slices

3 Ratings
3 Reviews

The tuna melt… you either love it or hate it. However, if you happen to be one of the few on the fence, you should definitely give this one a try. Our take on a classic tuna melt offers an element of childhood nostalgia, but with a layer of grown-up flavor. The incorporation of capers, Dijon, and fresh lemon juice give the tuna salad brightness and complexity to balance the buttery, toasted bread and rich, melty Swiss cheese. This classic sandwich is also delightful when served open-faced, so feel free to lose the second slice of bread if you’d prefer.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Recipe by Well Done

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Recipe Summary

active:

15 mins

total:

15 mins

Yield:

Serves 2 (serving size: 1 sandwich)

Directions

Step 1
Preheat broiler with oven rack 6 inches from heat. Combine mayonnaise, onion, dill, banana peppers, capers, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Fold in tuna.

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Step 2
Spread butter evenly on 1 side of each bread slice, and broil until toasted and golden brown, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Divide tuna mixture on non-toasted sides of 2 bread slices; top evenly with pickles and 2 cheese slices. Broil until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted side up.

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MyRecipes Member

05/26/2022

If we had a tuna melt in the summer, there was always a beef steak tomato slice hiding under the cheese. That would be the only thing I would add, because this recipe is superb

MyRecipes Member

05/22/2021

Amazing, it’s the first time I’ve really liked tuna melt. I’ll probably use this for my tuna salad in the future.

JackieGDH

04/29/2021

This is the first recipe I’ve ever made that I would not change a thing in it. It is exceptional just as written. I may sneak a little more lemon juice in, but these flavors marry perfectly with not one of them stealing the show. Outstanding! And love that it uses so little mayo.

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