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Tuna Melt Sandwich

A crispy toasted sandwich filled with a creamy tuna mixture, melted cheese, and plenty of tangy flavor. Perfect for a quick lunch or easy dinner, especially with salt and vinegar chips on the side.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Course lunch, Snack
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Mixture

  • 400 g canned tuna
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 red chilli chopped
  • 2 –3 jalapeños chopped
  • 3 –4 pickles chopped
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped coriander

For Assembling

  • Gouda or cheddar cheese slices
  • Bread of choice
  • Mayonnaise for brushing the bread

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix together the tuna, chopped onion, red chilli, jalapeños, pickles, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, and coriander.
  • Lightly brush the outer sides of the bread slices with mayonnaise.
  • Add the tuna mixture to one slice of bread, then top with cheese slices.
  • Close the sandwich with another slice of bread.
  • Toast in a pan or sandwich press until golden and crisp on both sides and the cheese has melted.
  • Serve hot with your favorite chips. Salt and vinegar chips are especially good with this.

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Keyword easy lunch ideas, tuna melt, tuna sandwich