Tuna Melt with Relish
A classic tuna melt sandwich elevated with a tangy relish for added flavor and texture. Perfectly toasted bread, creamy tuna salad, melted cheese, and a zesty relish make this a delicious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
1 (5 ounce) can tuna packed in water, drained
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 slices white bread
2 slices cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, and chopped red onion. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Season the tuna mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Set aside.
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Spread the softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface.
Divide the tuna mixture evenly over the unbuttered sides of the two bread slices.
Place one slice of cheddar cheese on top of the tuna mixture on each sandwich.
Top each with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up, to form sandwiches.
Place the sandwiches in the preheated skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool slightly before slicing in half and serving.