Open Face Tuna Melts

An open face tuna sandwich on a white plate.

This Open Face Tuna Melt is an easy and filling meal that works just as well for a quick lunch as it does for a simple dinner on a busy night. It’s made with everyday ingredients and comes together fast. It’s one of those recipes you’ll be making over and over.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 623 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup diced celery
¼ cup sliced green olives
2 tablespoons shredded white onion
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
¼ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon dill weed
2 7-ounce cans albacore solid white tuna in water well drained
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 slices multigrain bread
4 slices moderately sliced gruyère cheese

Instructions

In a medium sized bowl, combine the mayonnaise, celery, green olives, onion, mustard, celery salt, and dill weed. Stir well to combine.1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup diced celery, ¼ cup sliced green olives, 2 tablespoons shredded white onion, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, ¼ teaspoon celery salt, ¼ teaspoon dill weed
Use a fork to break apart the tuna and then add it to the mayonniase mixture. Stir well.2 7-ounce cans albacore solid white tuna in water
2 7-ounce cans albacore solid white tuna in water
Add the almonds and stir well. Taste and season with salt and pepper, as needed. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds, Salt and black pepper to taste
Preheat the broiler to high.
Toast the four pieces of bread and place them on a baking sheet. Top each piece with the tuna mixture and then a slice of the cheese. 4 slices multigrain bread
4 slices multigrain bread, 4 slices moderately sliced gruyère cheese
Place under the broiler until the cheese is melted and starting to brown in spots. Remove from the oven and enjoy!

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Nutrition Information

Please note that these nutrition facts are approximations and may not be entirely precise.

Keyword gruyere cheese, sandwich, tuna

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