Tuna Melt (Cheesy and Healthier)

⏱️ 15 min 👥 2 servings 📊 Easy
American sandwiches
Tuna Melt (Cheesy and Healthier)
Nutrition per Serving
368
Calories
28g
Protein
31g
Carbs
14g
Fat

This cheesy Tuna Melt is crazy delicious and a classic for a reason. Here I've made a lighter tuna salad that's creamy and tangy, sandwiched with tomato and cheese for the ultimate comfort food

📝 Ingredients

  • 6 oz / 170g canned tuna (good quality)
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon wedge
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery (1 small stick)
  • 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • *Optional sriracha sauce - as spicy as you like or omit if preferred
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper
  • 4 slices sandwich bread
  • 2 slices cheese of choice - I like Swiss or cheddar cheese
  • 4 tomato slices

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Finely dice the pickle, celery and red onion. *Optional, soak the onion in a bowl of water while prepping the rest to remove the harsh onion flavor
  2. 2Drain the tuna and add to a medium bowl
  3. 3Add the chopped ingredients along with the mayonnaise, yogurt, dijon mustard and squeeze in the lemon juice. Add a pinch of salt and pepper along with the sriracha if using. Stir to combine*Note you can use 100% Greek yogurt or mayo if preferred
  4. 4Add the cheese to the bottom bread slices, top with the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Spoon on the tuna salad mixture and place over the top slice of bread
  5. 5Place the sandwich in a pre-heated sandwich or panini press and close until the bread is toasted and the cheese is all meltyYou can also place the sandwich on a skillet over medium heat with a light drizzle of olive oil or butter and gently flip with a spatula when the bread is toasted or toast in your air fryer
  6. 6Slice in half and enjoy your delicious cheesy Tuna Melt!!!

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by cookingwithayeh.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.