Tuna Or Chicken Salad Melt Recipe
On grilled sourdough or rye bread with American cheese
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
For the Melt
Method
Prepare the Salad
- 1
Mix the Salad Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna or cooked chicken, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir until well combined.
Assemble the Melt
- 2
Prepare the Bread
Butter one side of each slice of sourdough or rye bread.
- 3
Spread the Salad
On the unbuttered side of two slices of bread, generously spread the tuna or chicken salad mixture.
- 4
Add Cheese
Place a slice of American cheese on top of the salad. Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side facing out.
Grill the Sandwich
- 5
- 6
Serve
- 7
Slice and Serve
Remove the grilled sandwiches from the skillet, slice in half, and serve hot.