Tuna Melt

Name: Tuna Melt
Ingredients: 2 English muffins, split, or 4 slices sourdough, rye, or whole wheat bread; 2 tablespoons prepared mayonnaise (optional); 1 recipe tuna salad, recipe follows; 1 cup shredded sharp farmhouse cheddar cheese; Tuna Salad; Two 6 ounce cans white meat tuna packed in water, drained; 2 tablespoons minced celery; 2 tablespoons minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes and drained; 1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley; 1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard; Freshly ground black pepper,; Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste (optional); Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

14 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 English muffins, split, or 4 slices sourdough, rye, or whole wheat bread
2 tablespoons prepared mayonnaise (optional)
1 recipe tuna salad, recipe follows
1 cup shredded sharp farmhouse cheddar cheese
Tuna Salad
Two 6 ounce cans white meat tuna packed in water, drained
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes and drained
1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
Freshly ground black pepper,
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste (optional)
Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

Directions

1

Preheat the broiler and set the rack about 4 to 5 inches from the heat source.
2

Spread the bread out on a baking sheet and toast.
3

Spread the toasted muffins or bread with the mayonnaise, if using.
4

Top with the tuna salad and then the shredded cheese.
5

Place the baking sheet under the broiler and heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
6

Serve immediately.
7

In a small mixing bowl break up the tuna with a fork.
8

Toss with the celery, onion, and parsley.
9

Add the mayonnaise, mustard, and season with pepper to taste.
10

Stir to combine.
11

Add lemon juice, if using.