Tuna Melt
23 min · 5 steps
Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps
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
Flake the tuna into a mixing bowl and stir in the mayonnaise, celery, onion, lemon juice, salt and black pepper.
Preheat the grill to medium-high and lightly butter one side of each slice of bread.
Toast the bread, buttered side up, under the grill for 2 minutes until lightly golden.
Flip the bread, pile the tuna mixture on top and cover with the sliced cheddar.
Grill for 4 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling at the edges.