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Tuna Melt Recipe

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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: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
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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.
    Flaked tuna in bowl for tuna melt
  • 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.)
    Cheese slices on bread with tuna for tuna melts
  • 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.
    Tuna melt cooking in a skillet
  • 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.

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. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1(of 3)Calories: 673kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 42gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 94mgPotassium: 413mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 824IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 322mgIron: 7mg
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