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Garlic Herb Sourdough Tuna Melts

Name: Garlic Herb Sourdough Tuna Melts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 2–4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans tuna, drained; 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt); 1-2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp finely chopped red onion or shallot; 1 stalk celery, finely diced; 1 tbsp chopped pickles or relish; Squeeze of lemon juice; Salt and pepper to taste; 4 slices garlic herb sourdough, about 3/4 inch thick; 1 tbsp butter or olive oil; 4 slices sharp cheddar or Swiss cheese; Optional: sliced tomato or avocado

Tuna salad melts grilled on thick slices of garlic herb sourdough with cheddar or Swiss.

Mains Baking American From Herbie 2–4 servings Prep 10 min Cook 4 min Total 14 min

Created July 13, 2025

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Ingredients

2 cans tuna, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
1-2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp finely chopped red onion or shallot
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1 tbsp chopped pickles or relish
Squeeze of lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
4 slices garlic herb sourdough, about 3/4 inch thick
1 tbsp butter or olive oil
4 slices sharp cheddar or Swiss cheese
Optional: sliced tomato or avocado

Instructions

In a bowl, combine tuna, mayo, mustard, onion, celery, pickles, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until cohesive but still chunky.
Lightly butter one side of each sourdough slice.

Prep
On the unbuttered side, layer cheese, a generous scoop of tuna salad, optional tomato or avocado, and another slice of cheese if desired. Close the sandwiches.

Cooking
Grill over medium heat, pressing lightly, until golden on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Slice and serve hot.

Finished Garlic Herb Sourdough Tuna Melts — Finished dish

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Anonymous 2026-08-12

Sourdough tuna melts with real garlic-herb punch.