Mostly Veggie Tuna Melt
Author: Peony
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Homestyle
Serves: 2-4
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 4 slices of whatever bread you like
- 2 large celery stalks, finely chopped
- ¾ cup fennel, finely chopped
- 1 apple of your choice, cored and diced
- 1 large dill pickle, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup dill, chopped
- ½ tsp dill seeds
- ½ cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup prepared mayo or full fat greek yogurt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- kosher salt to taste
- fresh fennel fronds for sprinkling
- Preheat the oven broiler and set the rack about 5 inches from heat source.
- Spread slices of bread on baking sheet and toast.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl (with the exception of cheddar cheese) and toss until all ingredients are coated in mayo/greek yogurt.
- Distribute the tuna salad mixture on top of the toasted pieces of bread and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes.
- Season with salt & pepper and garnish with fresh fennel fronds or dill.
Makes 4 open face sandwiches.
Remember to save the fennel fronds. They make a nice finishing touch to the tuna melts.
Recipe by The Peony Life at http://thepeonylife.com/2015/08/mostly-veggie-tuna-melt/
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