dogflu: Miss me with that sweet relish.
linengray: * 4 (5 ounce) cans tuna packed in oil drained
* 1 cup mayonnaise
* 1/3 cup finely chopped celery about 1 rib
* 2 tablespoons red onion minced
* 3 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
* salt and black pepper
* 1 tsp celery salt
* whole wheat bread or challah
NOTE: I use tuna in oil for the best taste I recommend Wild Planet Albacore in Olive Oil
Not rocket science:
In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, relish, and lemon juice.
Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Serve immediately on bread or refrigerate until chilled. If you want to add lettuce and tomato go ahead.
HOW TO MAKE A TUNA MELT
Here is the ultimate tuna sandwich.
Whole wheat bread – on the soft side
Aged cheddar cheese – 2 slices per sandwich
1 ripe avocado – sliced
Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, butter one each side of two slices of whole wheat bread.
In hot skillet layer as follows:
bread – buttered side down
1 slice cheese
tuna salad
2 to 4 slices avocado
1 slice cheese
bread – buttered side up
When the bottom bread is golden brown, carefully flip.
Continue cooking until the second side is browned. Remove and devour!
sonbrothercousin: Interesting, the only melts I’ve ever had were open face. We would call that grilled. Looks good though!
itsjero: A “classic” tuna melt doesn’t include avacado.
BUONA_SARAH: Yumm classic recipe! check out my instagram @buona_sarah I’ll share some recipes!