Lemon-Dill Tuna Melt Sandwich
A cozy and delicious twist on a classic, featuring tuna mixed with lemon and dill, topped with Swiss cheese, all grilled to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices white bread
- 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Tuna Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh dill. Mix together until it’s well blended, adjusting the mayo to your preference.
- Toast the Bread: Heat your skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lay out the slices of white bread to golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread the tuna mixture over three slices of the toasty bread, add sliced tomato and two slices of Swiss cheese per sandwich, then cover with the remaining slices of bread.
- Grill to Perfection: Place the sandwiches in your heated skillet; cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the bread is toasted and the cheese melts.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from skillet, let them rest briefly, slice in half, and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in diced celery or pickles. Serve with a side salad or soup for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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