Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe FABTuna Melt Sandwich Recipe

Tuna Melt Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by The FAB
Time30m
Serves2

Sourdough bread with tuna salad avocado and Swiss cheese.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Tuna Salad

Toppings

For Grilling

Method

Prepare the Tuna Salad

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, finely chopped red onion, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir until well combined.

Assemble the Sandwich

  1. 2

    Layer Ingredients

    Take two slices of sourdough bread, and spread a generous amount of the tuna salad on each slice. Top one slice with sliced avocado and two slices of Swiss cheese. Place the other slice on top to form a sandwich.

Grill the Sandwich

  1. 3

    Butter the Bread

    Spread butter on the outside of each slice of the sourdough bread.

  2. 4

    Cook the Sandwich

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place the sandwich in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden.

Serve

  1. 5

    Slice and Enjoy

    Remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice it in half, and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious tuna melt sandwich!

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