Description
The Perfect Tuna Melt is a classic comfort food that combines creamy, flavorful tuna salad with perfectly toasted bread. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or even a snack, this delightful dish is quick and simple to make, making it perfect for busy days. With customizable ingredients and rich flavors, it’s sure to satisfy any craving. Whether you’re enjoying it solo or serving it to guests, this tuna melt will become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (5oz) cans of drained tuna
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 3–4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Sliced bread
- Softened butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, onion, celery, garlic, parsley, mayonnaise, olive oil (reserve 1 tbsp), and mozzarella. Mix gently and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Butter one side of a slice of bread and place it in the skillet (buttered side down).
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the tuna mixture onto the bread. Butter another slice and place it on top (buttered side up).
- Grill until golden brown on one side; flip carefully and grill the other side until browned.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg