Now that you understand about the differing mercury levels in the different types of tuna, and just how much chunk light tuna safe for each family member to eat, try out this delicious recipe for a tuna melt. It combines tasty tuna with ooey-gooey melted cheese.

These sandwiches make an excellent quick lunch, or a filling dinner, paired with a nice salad or a bowl of soup. So don’t just confine your tuna adventures to the standard cold tuna salad sandwich. The next time you are in the mood for tuna, or you are stumped for a quick lunch or dinner idea, pull out this recipe and enjoy a warm, toasty tuna melt!

 

INGREDIENTS

Tuna, 2 cans, drained

Onion, medium size, chopped

Celery, ½ stalk, chopped

Garlic (1 clove), minced

Parsley, 1 tablespoon, chopped

Mayonnaise, 3-4 tablespoons

Olive Oil, 3 tablespoons, divided

Mozzarella, 1/3 cup, shredded

Bread, sliced

Butter, softened

Salt and Pepper to taste

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Drain water from tuna and put the tuna into a medium bowl.

Chop onion, celery, and parsley. Mince garlic and add ingredients to tuna. Add mayonnaise, olive oil, and mozzarella cheese. Combine all ingredients until well incorporated. Salt and pepper to taste.

Place a non-stick skillet on the stove and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When the skillet is hot, take a slice of bread and generously spread butter on one side.

Place the bread (buttered side down) in the hot skillet. Using a spoon, scoop about 2 tablespoons of tuna salad on bread while it is browning. Butter another slice of bread with butter and place non-buttered side on top of tuna.

Using a spatula, check to see if the bread is toasted brown. If so, turn the tuna melt over and grill the other side until it’s golden brown.

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Quick Tip:  Try using organic coconut oil instead of olive oil. It has a higher heat point so it won’t burn, the way olive oil can. The coconut oil will give you a fantastic crispy grilled tuna melt sandwich.

Recipe and image courtesy of Sarah at Sarah Titus