Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsKeifer'sTuna Melt Recipe

Tuna Melt Recipe

Inspired by Keifer's
Time30m
Serves4

Our tuna salad with grilled mozzarella wrapped with lettuce and tomato

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Ingredients

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Tuna Salad

Grilled Mozzarella

Method

Prepare Tuna Salad

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the canned tuna, mayonnaise, chopped celery, red onion, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed.

Grill Mozzarella

  1. 2

    Heat Pan

    In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

  2. 3

    Add Cheese

    Once the butter is melted, place the mozzarella slices in the skillet. Cook until the cheese is golden brown and melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Assemble Tuna Melt

  1. 4

    Layer Ingredients

    On each lettuce leaf, spoon a generous amount of the tuna salad mixture.

  2. 5

    Add Tomato

    Top the tuna salad with slices of tomato.

  3. 6

    Add Cheese

    Carefully place the grilled mozzarella on top of the tomato.

  4. 7

    Serve

    If desired, serve with slices of bread on the side or as an open-faced sandwich.

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