Tuna Melt Recipe
Fresh made tuna salad served on rye bread with melted cheese and French fries.
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Ingredients
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Tuna Salad
Tuna Melt Assembly
Method
Tuna Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare Tuna Salad
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the canned tuna, mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, red onion, dill pickles, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Tuna Melt Assembly
- 2
Prepare French Fries
Cook the French fries according to the package instructions until crispy. Set aside and keep warm.
- 3
Assemble Tuna Melt
Butter one side of each slice of rye bread. On the unbuttered side of two slices, spread a generous amount of the prepared tuna salad. Top each with a portion of shredded cheddar cheese, then place the remaining slices of rye bread on top, buttered side facing out.
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Serve
Once the sandwiches are grilled to perfection, remove from the skillet, cut in half, and serve immediately with the hot French fries on the side.