Classic Tuna Melt Sandwich
A fast and flavorful tuna melt sandwich combining protein-rich tuna with crunchy celery and zesty onion, grilled to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 slices whole wheat bread
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Mix the drained tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, diced celery, and diced red onion in a bowl.
- Season the tuna mixture generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the tuna mixture evenly over one slice of bread.
- Place the second slice of bread over the cheese-topped tuna mixture.
- Butter the outside of your sandwich.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the sandwich until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes each side.
Notes
Serve with a side of crispy pickles or a fresh mixed greens salad. Pairs well with lemonade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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