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Tuna Melt

Tuna Melt

American
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23 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

23 min · 5 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

520 kcalper person
Protein 32g
Carbs 30g
Fats 30g

About this dish

Flaked tuna is folded with mayonnaise and celery into a chunky salad, piled onto toasted bread and grilled under melted cheddar until golden and bubbling.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten, Eggs, Celery, Fish

Diet Info

Pescatarian

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • celery stickfinely diced1
  • Onionfinely diced0.25
  • Lemon juice1 tbsp

Dairy & Eggs

  • Cheddar Cheesesliced120 g
  • Unsalted buttersoftened20 g

Tins & Jars

  • Canned tuna in oiltwo tins, drained320 g

Dried Goods

  • Breadthick-cut4 slices

Spices & Seasonings

  • Saltto taste
  • Black pepperto taste

Oils & Condiments

  • Mayonnaise60 g

Utensils

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife

Method

1

Flake the tuna into a mixing bowl and stir in the mayonnaise, celery, onion, lemon juice, salt and black pepper.

Approx. 8 minutes
2

Preheat the grill to medium-high and lightly butter one side of each slice of bread.

Approx. 3 minutes
3

Toast the bread, buttered side up, under the grill for 2 minutes until lightly golden.

Approx. 4 minutes
4

Flip the bread, pile the tuna mixture on top and cover with the sliced cheddar.

Approx. 4 minutes
5

Grill for 4 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling at the edges.

Approx. 4 minutes