Garden Tuna Melt
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with a fresh twist by making this Garden Tuna Melt! This recipe elevates the classic tuna melt by incorporating vibrant garden-inspired ingredients like crisp baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped celery for a burst of flavor and texture in every bite. Creamy tuna salad, infused with the tang of Dijon mustard and lemon juice, is layered with gooey melted cheddar cheese on buttery, golden-brown slices of crusty bread like sourdough or ciabatta. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. Whether you’re craving a cozy sandwich or a creative way to enjoy pantry staples, the Garden Tuna Melt is a satisfying option that strikes the perfect balance between fresh and indulgent.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (in water)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 8 pieces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 4 slices crusty bread (e.g., sourdough or ciabatta)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and transfer it to a medium mixing bowl.
Add mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the tuna. Mix well until combined.
Fold in the chopped celery and red onion to the tuna mixture.
Lightly butter one side of each slice of crusty bread.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on the skillet.
Layer each slice with a generous portion of the tuna mixture, followed by spinach leaves, cherry tomato halves, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side up.
Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted.
Remove from heat, slice each sandwich in half, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.1 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.1 g | 216% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 3724 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.4 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 64.7 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 949 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 754 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
