Tower Tuna Melt Recipe
Albacore tuna mixed with celery, onions, mayo, and spices topped with cheddar cheese and avocado on grilled garlic bread. Served with cool spice sauce.
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Ingredients
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Tuna Mixture
Bread and Toppings
Cool Spice Sauce
Method
Prepare Tuna Mixture
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained albacore tuna, diced celery, finely chopped onion, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Prepare Cool Spice Sauce
- 2
Mix Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, hot sauce, lemon juice, and chopped cilantro. Stir until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
Assemble and Grill
- 3
- 4
Build the Towers
On the unbuttered side of two slices of bread, generously pile the tuna mixture. Top each with shredded cheddar cheese and avocado slices. Place the other two slices of bread on top, buttered side up.
- 5
Serve
- 6
Plate and Enjoy
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool slightly before cutting them in half. Serve with the cool spice sauce on the side for dipping.