Tuna Melt Recipe

You can't beat a tuna melt sandwich for an easy, satisfying lunch! This version is packed with flavor thanks to a few secret ingredients.

⏱ 20 min 🔨 Prep 10min 🔥 Cook 10min 📊 Easy 🍽 3 servings ⭐ 5.0 (16) 👁 8
Tuna Melt Recipe

Ingredients

3 servings

Instructions

  1. Drain the tuna as completely as you can. Flake into a bowl and top with the Greek yogurt, pickles, red onion, lemon juice, mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper. With a fork, stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
  2. For each melt, top a slice of bread with one-third of the tuna mixture, spreading it evenly all the way to the edges. Lay a slice of cheese on top, then another slice of bread. Butter the top of the bread with 1/2 tablespoon butter. (If cooking in a panini press or the air fryer, go ahead and butter the other side of the melt too.)
  3. To Cook on the Stove: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium low. Once the skillet is hot, add the sandwich, buttered-side down. Butter the top. Cook on each side for 2 to 4 minutes until the bread is toasty and golden—low and slow will guarantee the most melty, perfectly cooked grilled cheese.
  4. To Cook in a Panini Press: Cook on medium-high until the bread is golden and the cheese melted.
  5. To Cook in the Air Fryer: Use toothpicks to secure the tuna melt by sticking a toothpick into two of the opposite corners of the bread. Air fry at 360°F for 9 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. Let the tuna melt cool for a few minutes. Cut in half and enjoy.
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Nutrition per serving

Protein42g
Carbs70g
Fat25g
673kcal
42gProtein
70gCarbs
25gFat

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$973.00
Per Serving
$324.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$1946.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (92% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountSubtotal
2 -
plus 1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt 0.3333333333333333 cup $75.00
finely chopped cornichons or small dill pickles 0.25 cup $23.00
finely chopped red onion 3 tbsp $31.00
freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tsp $7.00
grainy mustard 1 tsp $4.00
minced fresh parsley or dill 1 tbsp $30.00
kosher salt 0.25 tsp -
ground black pepper 0.125 tsp $3.00
bread 6 slices $422.00
sharp cheddar cheese 3 slices $329.00
softened unsalted butter 3 tbsp $49.00

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

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Tuna Melt Recipe

Ingredients:
  • 2 (5-ounce) cans solid, water-packed tuna, drained (look for sustainably caught)
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cornichons or small dill pickles
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp grainy mustard
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley or dill
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 6 slices bread (I like whole grain sourdough)
  • 3 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 tbsp softened unsalted butter

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