Tuna Melt Sandwich Recipe

Tuna Melt Sandwich layered with cheddar cheese, homemade tuna salad and baked in the oven for all the ooey-gooey goodness. Later, topped off with sliced avocado, tomatoes and salad greens to turn it in a out-of-this world delicious sandwich. Ready in 30 minutes and great for any meal of the day.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cans tuna (5 oz. each (I prefer wild-caught Albacore tuna packed in water) - drained)
• 4 stalks celery (chopped)
• 2-3 small pickles (chopped)
• 1 hard boiled egg (peeled and chopped)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 hamburger buns* (sliced in half as you see in the photos (or your favorite toast) )
• 8 slices cheddar cheese (or provolone, mozzarella or Havarti would also work)
• 1 cucumber (sliced thinly)
• 1 avocado (ripe sliced)
• 1 large tomato (sliced)
• 1/2 cup salad greens (or arugula)
• 4 cornichon (as garnish - optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1To make the tuna mixture: Mix together drained tuna, celery, pickles, egg, parsley, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Taste for seasoning and add in if necessary.
2. 2To make the sandwiches: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
3. 3Place 1 slice of cheese on the bottom half of a bun and top it off with ½ cup of the tuna mixture. Place another slice of cheese on the top bun. Place both of them (facing up) on the sheet pan. Repeat the same process with the rest of the buns.
4. 4Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until cheese melts. Take it out of the oven and let it cool for a minute.
5. 5To Assemble: Layer each bottom bun (the one with the tuna mixture) with sliced cucumber, avocado, tomato, and a green salad leaf. Put the top bun.
6. 6If preferred, garnish with a cornichon (as seen in the photos) and serve.