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Open Face Tuna Melt Sandwich

Open Face Tuna Melt Sandwich: Cozy Comfort in Every Bite

Enjoy the comforting flavors of an Open Face Tuna Melt Sandwich, a quick and delicious meal perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Salad
  • 1 can Tuna good quality canned tuna packed in water
  • 1/4 cup Celery finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Flat-Leaf Parsley chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard can substitute with yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice can substitute with vinegar
For Assembling the Sandwich
  • 2 slices Bread sourdough, ciabatta, French bread, or toasted English muffins
  • 1 cup Cheese shredded; cheddar, mozzarella, or Pepper Jack
  • 1 tablespoon Butter optional, for toasting
For Topping
  • 1 medium Tomatoes thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine your drained tuna, finely diced celery, red onion, and chopped parsley. Stir in mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until well blended.
  2. Decide whether to broil or bake your Open Face Tuna Melt Sandwich. For broiling, preheat your oven's broiler to high. For baking, set the oven to 400°F. Lightly butter one side of the bread.
  3. Once the bread is toasted, layer it generously with the creamy tuna salad mixture. Sprinkle a good amount of shredded cheese over the top.
  4. If broiling, watch closely as you broil the assembled sandwiches for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
  5. Remove them from the oven and quickly top each sandwich with thinly sliced tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Slice the sandwiches into halves or quarters as desired. Serve warm with side options like pickle spears or homemade chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, use quality canned tuna and fresh ingredients.

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