Open-Faced Tuna Melt

Name: Open-Faced Tuna Melt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 (5oz) can Wild Planet Skipjack Wild Tuna; 3 Tbsp Mayonnaise; 1 tsp Whole-Grain Mustard; 2 tsp Lemon Juice; ½ tsp Lemon Zest; 1 stalk Celery, finely diced; 1 Scallion, thinly sliced; 2 Tbsp Capers, chopped; 1½ Tbsp Fresh Dill, chopped, divided; ½ tsp Kosher Salt; ½ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 2 slices Sourdough Bread (or any bread); 1½ Tbsp Butter, softened; 3oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated; 1 Tomato, thinly sliced

Recipe by: @emeraldcchan

This Open-Faced Tuna Melt elevates the diner staple with bright, fresh flavors that make it feel both nostalgic and new. Wild Planet sustainable tuna gets mixed with lemon, capers, and fresh dill for a salad that's anything but ordinary, while sharp cheddar provides that essential melty richness. The broiler creates those golden, bubbly edges on the cheese that make tuna melts so irresistible. It's the kind of sandwich that hits all the right comfort food notes while still feeling fresh and intentional.

Open-Faced Tuna Melt

@emeraldcchan

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Ingredients

1 (5oz) can Wild Planet Skipjack Wild Tuna
3 Tbsp Mayonnaise
1 tsp Whole-Grain Mustard
2 tsp Lemon Juice
½ tsp Lemon Zest
1 stalk Celery, finely diced
1 Scallion, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp Capers, chopped
1½ Tbsp Fresh Dill, chopped, divided
½ tsp Kosher Salt
½ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2 slices Sourdough Bread (or any bread)
1½ Tbsp Butter, softened
3oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
1 Tomato, thinly sliced

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Directions

Position oven rack second down from top
Preheat broiler
In a medium bowl, flake tuna with a fork
Add mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, celery, scallion, 1 Tbsp dill, salt, and pepper
Mix until well combined and set aside
Spread butter on both sides of each bread slice
Arrange on lined baking sheet
Toast under broiler until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side
Remove from oven
Distribute tuna salad evenly onto each toasted slice
Top with tomato slices
Divide grated cheese over tomatoes
Return to broiler
Broil for 3-5 minutes, watching closely, until cheese is melted, bubbly, and just starting to brown
Remove from oven
Top with remaining dill
Serve immediately