Description

This Tuna Melt features a blend of tender tuna, crunchy veggies, and gooey cheese, all nestled on crispy toasted bread. Perfect for a quick dinner or comforting lunch!

Ingredients

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1 (10-ounce or two 5-ounce) can(s) skip jack or albacore tuna in water
1 medium celery rib, finely diced (¼ cup)
2–3 green onions, ends trimmed and sliced thinly (¼ cup)
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped peperoncini
1 tablespoon peperoncini juice (from the jar)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
optional: fresh dill or finely minced parsley to taste
4 slices bread of choice
1 handful (½ ounce) fresh spinach leaves
1 medium tomato, sliced into 8 rounds
4 slices cheddar, swiss, havarti, or gruyere cheese

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Instructions

Preheat the oven broiler to High or preheat a toaster oven on the Broil setting and place the top rack about 6 inches below the heating element.
In a medium bowl, mix together the drained tuna, celery, green onions, mayonnaise, chopped peperoncini, the juice from the peperoncini jar, and black pepper. Add fresh dill or parsley if desired, and additional mayo for creaminess.
Toast the bread slices using a toaster or by placing them under the broiler for 30-60 seconds per side until golden brown.
On a baking sheet, place the toasted bread. Top each slice with a portion of spinach, the tuna mixture, 2 tomato slices, and a slice of cheese.
Broil the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and is bubbly.
Serve immediately open-faced, or add another slice of toasted bread on top to enjoy as a sandwich.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, reheating in a preheated 350℉ oven or 300℉ air fryer for 3-4 minutes.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice to the tuna mixture.
The choice of cheese can vary – choose your favorite for a personalized touch.
To enjoy a sandwich-style version, simply top with another piece of toasted bread.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 19g
Cholesterol: 40mg