Salsa Tuna Melts
Transform your lunchtime routine with these irresistible Salsa Tuna Melts—an easy, flavor-packed twist on a classic tuna melt! Combining protein-rich canned tuna with creamy mayonnaise, zesty fresh salsa, and melty cheddar cheese, this quick recipe offers a burst of Tex-Mex-inspired flavor in every bite. Chopped green onions add a fresh pop, while buttery, toasted bread gives the sandwiches their signature crispiness. Ready in just 20 minutes, these golden, cheesy melts are perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner. Whether served on their own or paired with a crisp side salad, Salsa Tuna Melts will quickly become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans Canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Fresh salsa
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Green onions (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 4 slices Slices of bread (any variety)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (softened)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or set your broiler to high.
In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, fresh salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread. Place the slices buttered-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
Spoon the tuna mixture evenly onto the unbuttered side of two slices of bread, creating a thick, even layer.
Place the remaining two slices of bread, buttered-side up, on top of the tuna mixture to form sandwiches.
Bake in the oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the bread is golden and toasty and the cheese is fully melted. For a crispier top, use the broiler for the last 1–2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
Remove the sandwiches from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes before slicing each in half. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.2 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.8 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 4004 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.2 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 57.1 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 977 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 741 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.
