Classic Tuna Melts - ★Cooking Recipes★

A fast and easy version of a comforting diner classic.
Directions for: Classic Tuna Melts

Ingredients

3 Tbsp butter, softened

3 large (sandwich-size) English muffins, halved

2 12-oz cans solid white tuna, drained

1 12-oz jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1 cup mayonnaise

cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped

1 Tbsp whole-grain mustard

1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill

Several dashes hot sauce

3 stalks celery, finely chopped

2 scallions, finely chopped

Zest of 1/2 lemon

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

12 slices Swiss cheese

1 Roma tomato, sliced

2 tsp chopped chives

Directions

1. Preheat the broiler to high.

2. Butter the halved muffins, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and broil until golden, about 2 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, make the tuna salad: In a large bowl, mix together the tuna, artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, olives, mustard, dill, hot sauce, celery, scallions and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Top each muffin half with a large scoop of tuna salad, arrange 2 slices of cheese on each and broil until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Remove and top with tomato slices and chives to serve.

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