A delicious and satisfying tuna melt bagel featuring a creamy tuna salad topped with melted cheddar cheese on a toasted bagel. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
1 cup canned tuna in water, drained
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 plain bagels, split in half
4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
Preheat the oven broiler to high.
In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped red onion, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Place the bagel halves cut side up on a baking sheet.
Divide the tuna salad evenly among the four bagel halves, spreading it out to cover the surface.
Place one slice of cheddar cheese on top of each tuna-covered bagel half.
Place the baking sheet under the preheated broiler for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute before serving.