Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHeather'sMediterranean Open Face Tuna Melt Recipe

Mediterranean Open Face Tuna Melt Recipe

Inspired by Heather's
Time30m
Serves4

Mediterranean Tuna Salad (Mayo, Red Onion, Tuna, Olives, Capers, Lemon Zest, Pepperoncini & Red Pepper) & Melted Muenster Cheese on Honey Wheat Bread

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Ingredients

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Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Open Face Tuna Melt

Method

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tuna Salad

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned tuna, mayonnaise, chopped red onion, chopped Kalamata olives, chopped capers, lemon zest, sliced pepperoncini, and diced red bell pepper.

  2. 2

    Season the Salad

    Add salt and black pepper to taste, and mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Open Face Tuna Melt

  1. 3

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 4

    Assemble the Sandwiches

    Place the slices of honey wheat bread on a baking sheet. Spoon a generous amount of the Mediterranean tuna salad on top of each slice.

  3. 5

    Add Cheese

    Top each tuna salad portion with 2 slices of Muenster cheese.

  4. 6

    Bake

    Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  5. 7

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Mediterranean open face tuna melt!

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