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Open Faced Tuna Melts

Open Faced Tuna Melts: Easy Comfort for Quick Lunch Bliss

Open Faced Tuna Melts are a nostalgic comfort food, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 melts
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Salad
  • 1 can Tuna packed in water
  • 1 cup Celery finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Flat-Leaf Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh if possible
For the Base & Topping
  • 4 slices Bread sourdough or rye recommended
  • 1 cup Cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss
  • 2 tablespoons Butter optional
  • 1 medium Tomatoes low moisture like Roma, for topping

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Oven
  • Broiler

Method
 

Prepare Tuna Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine drained canned tuna, finely chopped celery, red onion, and fresh parsley. Stir in mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper until all ingredients are well mixed and creamy.
Toast Bread (Broiled Method)
  1. Preheat your broiler and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Butter one side of each bread slice generously before laying them on the prepared sheet. Broil the bread about 4 inches from the heat for 1-2 minutes until golden brown, then flip and toast the other side.
Assemble Tuna Melt (Broiled)
  1. Once the bread is toasted, remove it from the oven and dollop generous spoonfuls of the prepared tuna salad onto each slice. Sprinkle evenly with your choice of cheese.
Add Tomato Topping (Broiled)
  1. After the cheese has melted, top each sandwich with slices of fresh tomato. Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
Toast Bread (Baked Method)
  1. If you prefer the baked method, preheat your oven to 400°F. Butter one side of each bread slice and arrange them on a baking sheet with the buttered side facing up. Bake the bread for about 10 minutes.
Assemble Tuna Melt (Baked)
  1. Once the bread is toasted, spread your creamy tuna salad evenly on top of each slice. Layer your favorite cheese over the salad and return the baking sheet to the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meltCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months with appropriate wrapping.

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