Best 3 Greek Leftovers Tuna Melt Recipes
Tuna salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great way to use up leftover tuna, and it can be easily customized to suit your own taste. Whether you prefer a classic tuna salad sandwich or something more creative, there are endless possibilities for creating a delicious and satisfying meal with leftover tuna. This article will provide you with a few ideas for using leftover tuna in a tasty tuna melt recipe that will surely become a favorite.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
GREEK LEFTOVERS TUNA MELT
I invented this JUST now. I LOVED it! Great (and TASTY & SIMPLE) way to get rid of the extra hummus, capers, and sundried tomatoes that you don't know what to do with. Yummy! I used Laura Divine's Low Fat Hummus (40517). Can be easily multiplied and easily make substitutions (canned chicken, salmon, etc...or change the cheese, veggies, spices...the possibilities are endless! Maybe vegans can even sub tofu)
Provided by nomnom
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Toast bread to desired color.
- Microwave some water in tupperware till boiling, place sundried tomato in and close the lid.
- Let sit for 30 minutes to reconstitute.
- Preheat oven to 350*F.
- Once reconstituted, chop sundried tomato.
- Mix the ingredients from tuna through paprika (as well as the chopped sundried tomato) together with a fork.
- Spread evenly on toast.
- Top with tomato slices, feta, pepper, and seasoning.
- Place on a cookie sheet or pizza stone on top of parchment.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve with a salad and you've got a nice, light lunch bursting with flavor!
HOW TO MAKE A TUNA MELT
This is dedicated to all those chefs who tell you to never, ever mix fish and cheese together; and yet there they are, at the diner at 2:00 in the morning. And you know what they eat? Tuna melts. And the reason they do is because it is delicious.
Provided by Chef John
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place tuna into a mixing bowl and lightly break apart with a fork. Add green onion, celery, capers, chile paste, and mayonnaise. Pinch small pieces from mozzarella cheese into the tuna salad and stir to mix. Season with salt and black pepper; refrigerate tuna salad until needed.
- Heat oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Spread butter generously on both sides of French bread slices.
- Broil buttered bread until golden brown on top, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip bread slices and broil other side until toasted, 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove from oven and turn bread slices over on the baking sheet so the darkest sides are on the bottom.
- Gently spread tuna salad onto bread slices using 2 forks. Press the salad onto the bread and spread tuna all the way to the edges of the bread. Spread shredded sharp Cheddar over each sandwich. Dust tops with cayenne pepper.
- Place sandwiches under broiler and cook until cheese is melted and bubbling, 5 to 6 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 39.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 918.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
SIMPLE TUNA MELT
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place bread slices in the oven to toast while it preheats, and while you make the tuna salad.
- In a small bowl, mix together the tuna, mayonnaise, salt, balsamic vinegar, mustard and dill pickle until well blended. Remove bread from the oven, and pile the tuna mixture onto one slice. Sprinkle cheese over the other slice of bread.
- Bake for 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted and tuna is heated through. Place the cheese side of the sandwich on top of the tuna side. Cut in half and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 77.9 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 46.8 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1028 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality tuna: Opt for tuna packed in olive oil or water instead of brine. Solid white albacore tuna is a great choice.
- Choose the right bread: Thick, sturdy bread like sourdough, country bread, or a hearty multigrain loaf will hold up well to the tuna mixture.
- Season the tuna salad: Add a variety of seasonings and herbs to enhance the flavor of the tuna salad. Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and pickles are classic choices.
- Don't overcook the tuna melt: The tuna salad should be heated through, but not overcooked. Otherwise, it will become dry and tough.
- Use a good melting cheese: Sharp cheddar, fontina, or a blend of cheeses will melt smoothly and provide a gooey, flavorful topping.
Conclusion:
The Greek Leftovers Tuna Melt is a versatile and delicious way to use up leftover tuna. With a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can create a satisfying and flavorful meal that the whole family will enjoy. Whether you serve it for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack, this tuna melt is sure to be a hit.
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