Terrific Tuna Melts Food

CLASSIC TUNA MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler to high.
• Butter the halved muffins, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and broil until golden, about 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the tuna salad: In a large bowl, mix together the tuna, artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, olives, mustard, dill, hot sauce, celery, scallions and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
• Top each muffin half with a large scoop of tuna salad, arrange 2 slices of cheese on each and broil until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Remove and top with tomato slices and chives to serve.

TERRIFIC TUNA MELTS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine tuna, pineapple, celery, mayonnaise and onions; mix well. Spread on toasted bread slices. Top each with 2 pieces of cheese.
• Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Drain the tuna, reserving 2 tablespoons oil. Toss the tuna, reserved oil, 1/4 cup parsley, the olives, red onion, the juice of 1/2 lemon, the smoked paprika, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Spread the tuna salad on 4 of the pita halves; top with the cheese and the remaining pita halves.
• Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. One at a time, add the sandwiches and cook until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss the arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, the remaining 1/4 cup parsley, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil and the juice of the remaining 1/2 lemon in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Cut the tuna melts into wedges. Serve with the arugula salad.

TUNA MELT

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler and set the rack about 4 to 5 inches from the heat source.
• Spread the bread out on a baking sheet and toast. Spread the toasted muffins or bread with the mayonnaise, if using. Top with the Tuna Salad and then the shredded cheese. Place the baking sheet under the broiler and heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
• In a small mixing bowl break up the tuna with a fork. Toss with the celery, onion, and parsley. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, and season with pepper to taste. Stir to combine. Add lemon juice, if using.

TERRIFIC TUNA MELT

Steps:

• Preheat oven or toaster oven to 400ºF. Mix tuna and cream cheese spread; spread onto bread. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake 2 to 3 minute or until cheese is melted.
• Top with vegetables.

CHEESY TUNA MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill on its highest setting. Drain the tuna, flake it into a bowl and mix with the spring onions and mayonnaise. Season with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
• Toast the bread under the grill until it's nicely browned on both sides, then spread the tuna mixture on top, right up to the edges of the toast. Scatter over the cheese and put back under the grill until the cheese is bubbling.
• Slice in half, sprinkle with paprika and tuck in.

TERRIFIC TUNA MELT PITA

Steps:

• Heat oven or toaster oven to 400ºF.
• Mix tuna and cream cheese spread; spread onto bread. Top with cheddar.
• Bake 2 to 3 min. or until cheese is melted.
• Top with vegetables.

ROB EVANS TUNA MELT

Steps:

• Gently flake tuna and place in stainless-steel bowl.
• Fold in desired amount of mayo, chopped celery, and celery seed, adding salt and pepper to taste.
• Lay bread on work surface.
• Spread tuna on two slices and layer with Gruyère.
• Top with remaining bread slices and press lightly with the palm of your hand to bring tuna just to the edges of each sandwich.
• Melt a small amount of butter in a skillet over low heat and toast sandwiches until cheese melts and bread is golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.
• Transfer to cutting board and cut in half on diagonal.