This open-faced tuna melt is one of those simple, no-fuss meals that always hits. Crispy sourdough with melty cheddar straight from the oven, topped with fresh greens and a creamy, crunchy tuna mix. It’s warm, fresh, and comes together with basic ingredients you probably already have, easy to throw together, but still feels like a proper meal.
Tuna Melt Open Face
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 5 minutesmins
Makes 1
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Ingredients
2slicessourdough bread
2slicescheddar cheese
1can tunadrained
1heaping tbsp mayonnaise
1small picklediced
1tbspred onionfinely diced
Salt and pepperto taste
1handful mixed greens or arugula
Instructions
Prep the tuna: In a bowl, mix together the tuna, mayonnaise, diced cucumber, and red onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Toast the base: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the sourdough slices on a baking tray, top each with a slice of cheddar, and bake until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Assemble: Remove from the oven and top each slice with a handful of mixed greens or spinach. Spoon the tuna mixture generously over top.
Serve: Serve right away while the bread is warm and the cheese is still melty.