Greek Leftovers Tuna Melt
Transform your leftover tuna into a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece with this quick and easy Greek Leftovers Tuna Melt! Bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, this recipe combines protein-packed canned tuna with creamy Greek yogurt, briny Kalamata olives, zesty roasted red peppers, tangy feta cheese, and fresh dill, all enhanced with a touch of lemon juice. Topped with gooey melted mozzarella and enclosed in crispy, golden whole-grain bread brushed with olive oil, this sandwich offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the ideal weeknight meal or satisfying lunch. Pair it with a crisp side salad or crunchy chips for a complete meal that’s deliciously Mediterranean and effortlessly comforting.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna (in water)
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons diced roasted red peppers
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 whole-grain bread slices
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
In a mixing bowl, combine the canned tuna (drained), Greek yogurt, chopped Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, diced roasted red peppers, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
Evenly divide the tuna mixture between two slices of bread, spreading it to cover the surface.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the tuna mixture, then top with the remaining slices of bread to form sandwiches.
Brush the outer sides of the bread with olive oil for a crispy, golden crust.
Place the sandwiches in the preheated skillet or griddle and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, slice in half, and serve warm with a side salad or chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
860 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.2 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 112 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 2371 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.6 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 71.8 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.0 mcg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 664 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 760 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.
