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.

Ingredients
3 servings
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.)
- 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.
- To Cook in a Panini Press: Cook on medium-high until the bread is golden and the cheese melted.
- 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.
- Let the tuna melt cool for a few minutes. Cut in half and enjoy.
Nutrition per serving
Protein42g
Carbs70g
Fat25g
673kcal
42gProtein
70gCarbs
25gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$973.00
$973.00
Per Serving
$324.00/serving
$324.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$1946.00 vs buying!
~$1946.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (92% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| 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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