TUNA MELT

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Categories     Sandwich     Mayonnaise     Tuna     Chive     Dill     Bon Appétit     Maine

Yield Makes 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 30

Bread-and-butter pickles:
1 English hothouse cucumber, sliced 1/8" thick
1 habanero chile or 2 jalapeños, halved
1 sprig dill
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
Tuna salad and assembly:
2 5-ounce cans water-packed solid white tuna, drained
1 celery stalk, chopped
1/4 English hothouse cucumber, peeled, chopped
1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Hot sauce
8 slices challah, toasted
4 ounces cheddar, sliced
Iceberg lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Bread-and-butter pickles:
  • Pack cucumber, habanero, and dill into a heatproof glass jar; set aside. Bring vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, celery salt, mustard seeds, coriander, turmeric, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt, then pour into jar. Cover and let cool; chill.
  • Do ahead: Pickles can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.
  • Tuna salad and assembly:
  • Preheat oven to 425°. Mix tuna, celery, cucumber, onion, oil, lemon juice, mustard, chives, dill, celery salt, and 1/4 cup mayonnaise in a medium bowl; season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
  • Place bread on a baking sheet and spread remaining mayonnaise over 4 slices; top with tuna salad and cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 4 minutes. Top melts with lettuce and pickles and close.

Khadija Khan
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I love this tuna melt recipe. The tuna salad is creamy and flavorful, and the melted cheese is gooey and perfect.


Atif Mai
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This tuna melt recipe is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a quick and easy meal to make on a busy weeknight.


Imtiaz Shdul
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This tuna melt recipe is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a hit.


Jason king AF Fitness Chorley
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I love this tuna melt recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Sembilan belas Tigatiga
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This tuna melt recipe is the best! The tuna salad is creamy and flavorful, and the melted cheese is gooey and perfect.


Bipatiya Thakur
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This tuna melt recipe is a keeper! The tuna salad is delicious and the melted cheese is perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Miranda Gipe
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I love this tuna melt recipe! The tuna salad is so creamy and flavorful, and the melted cheese is gooey and perfect. I always make this recipe when I'm craving a classic comfort food.


Inge Sillifant
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This tuna melt recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The tuna salad was creamy and flavorful, and the melted cheese was perfectly gooey. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Selemani Mohamedi
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I made this recipe for lunch and it was perfect. The tuna salad was light and flavorful, and the melted cheese was gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


KeepIt Wheel
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This tuna melt recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The tuna salad was delicious and the melted cheese was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again for special occasions.


Salman Akka
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I've been making tuna melts for years, but this recipe is by far the best. The tuna salad is creamy and flavorful, and the melted cheese is gooey and perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


YON EMPIRE
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This tuna melt recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I used a can of tuna packed in olive oil and it added a nice richness to the salad. The melted cheese was perfectly gooey and the bread was toasted to perfection. I will definit


Oid Vai
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the tuna melts and they were gone in minutes. I will definitely be making this recipe again for future parties.


Mercy Ogah
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This tuna melt recipe was a hit with my family! The tuna salad was creamy and flavorful, and the melted cheese was gooey and perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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