My Tuna Melt Open-Face Sandwich is a delicious tuna salad lunchtime treat or a wonderful weeknight dinner with melty cheese and fresh tomato!
When I think of a tuna salad sandwich, I think of a cold sandwich with two slices of bread. It's tasty but not exactly company-worthy.
A tuna melt sandwich, on the other hand, is the same creamy, delicious tuna salad all dressed up for company.
For instance, my tuna melt open-faced sandwich is piled onto a piece of toasted garlic bread and dripping with a blend of melted sharp Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. It's topped off with a thin slice of gorgeous garden tomato, some coarse salt, cracked pepper and minced parsley. Absolute heaven!
I'd definitely serve this to a girlfriend over for lunch! And I often serve it to our family for dinner.
You only need 15 - 20 minutes to make it. You can't beat an easy, 5-ingredient and scrumptious recipe that's perfect for quick lunches or busy weeknights! Is there such a thing as "Winner! Winner! Tuna dinner!"?
Any of your favorite vegetable side dishes or salads would be a delicious complement to this easy tuna melt recipe. A simple green salad is always a hit, but Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is a spectacular side dish with your tuna sandwich.
Make these delicious Air Fryer Green Beans with Garlic Butter Sauce, and your simple Tuna Melt lunch menu will be a hit with everyone lucky enough to share it. My easy Bean Salad and Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad are also great options for sides.
Is Canned Tuna Cooked?
Yes. The canning process fully cooks the tuna. It also vacuum-seals it, which keeps out bacteria and preserves the flavor.
Which variety of tuna should I use?
Tuna variety is really a matter of flavor and texture preference. I use white albacore tuna in my homemade tuna salad and tuna melt open-face sandwiches. Yellowfin tuna is another good (and meaty) option, though. I have also used skipjack tuna with good results.
What is the best brand of canned tuna?
Again, this is really a matter of preference and budget. Use the best tuna you can afford.
I like wild-caught and preferably pole-caught tuna. I also prefer the fillets, slices or chunks better than the minced tuna.
But I totally get that those options are pricier. Use the tuna that your family likes, and that fits your budget. My favorite brand is Natural Catch, and I also like Wild Planet.