Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 slices whole-grain bread
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
- Butter for spreading on bread
- Optional: Pickles or capers for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat your oven’s broiler.
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In a bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped red onion, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
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Place the slices of bread on a baking sheet and spread butter on one side of each slice.
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Toast the bread under the broiler for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Flip the bread slices, and spread the tuna mixture evenly on the non-buttered side.
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Top each tuna-covered slice with a slice of Swiss cheese.
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Place the baking sheet under the broiler again and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove the tuna melt sandwiches from the oven.
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Top each sandwich with thinly sliced tomatoes and, if desired, garnish with pickles or capers.
Serve the Gourmet Tuna Melt Sandwiches hot and enjoy this upgraded version of a classic favorite!
