Best 4 Open Faced Tuna Sandwiches With Arugula And Sweet Pickle Mayonnaise Recipes

Are you looking for a quick and easy lunch option that is both flavorful and satisfying? Look no further than the classic open-faced tuna sandwich with arugula and sweet pickle mayonnaise. This delightful dish is a perfect blend of textures and flavors, featuring succulent tuna, peppery arugula, and a tangy-sweet mayonnaise made with sweet pickles. Whether you're packing a lunch for work or school, or simply looking for a light and delicious meal at home, this open-faced tuna sandwich is sure to hit the spot. So grab your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

OPEN-FACED TUNA MELT SANDWICH

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To take a tuna melt from good to great, it has to have all the right components. In other words, plain mayo alone won't cut it. Here's how we do it: open-faced with crusty toasted bread, melty cheese, capers, cornichons, Dijon mustard, and plenty of seasoning. On a chilly fall day, nothing tastes better.

Provided by Thrive Market

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Thrive Market

Time 12m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 (3 ounce) pouches white albacore tuna, drained
3 tablespoons Primal Kitchen™ Avocado Oil Mayonnaise, plus more for spreading
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion, or more to taste
2 teaspoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons chopped cornichons
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon fresh or dried thyme leaves
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 slices whole wheat or whole grain bread
6 thin slices tomato
3 large slices Gruyere, white Cheddar, or provolone cheese

Steps:

Set the oven to broil and move the rack to the highest position.
In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, red onion, capers, cornichons, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper and stir thoroughly until combined. Leave the tuna in slightly large chunks, if possible.
Arrange bread on a baking sheet and spread mayonnaise on each slice. Divide tuna salad evenly among slices, then top each with 2 slices of tomato and 1 slice of cheese.
Broil tuna melts until cheese is golden brown and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 723.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

OPEN FACED HEALTHY TUNA MELT

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can flaked white tuna, drained
1 red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup black olives, chopped
1/2 tomato, diced
2 tablespoon parsley
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Pitas, halved
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

In medium bowl combine tuna, onion, olives, tomato and parsley. Add olive oil and vinegar and toss to coat. Mound onto pita and top with feta cheese. Place under broiler and cook until cheese is melted. Serve hot.

OPEN-FACED TUNA MELTS

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Casting about for a way to get your family to eat more fish? These simple open-faced sandwiches are rich in healthy omega-3 oils and flavor! "I've enjoyed this recipe for 20 years and usually serve it for Sunday lunch." Alice Strapp-Meister - New Ross, NS

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped celery
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
2 hamburger buns, split and toasted
4 slices tomato
2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir in tuna. Spread over each bun half; top with a tomato slice. Sprinkle with cheese. , Place on a baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 833mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

TUNA, PICKLE, AND CHOPPED-VEGETABLE PITA SANDWICHES

Tuna, Pickle, and Chopped-Vegetable Pita Sandwiches image

Categories Sandwich Fruit Vegetable No-Cook Picnic Low Fat Quick & Easy Yogurt Lunch Mayonnaise Apple Tuna Summer Healthy Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 6-ounce can tuna in water, drained
1/2 cup chopped drained sweet pickles
3 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia)
1/2 cup chopped peeled cored Granny Smith apple
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 cups thinly sliced red leaf lettuce
4 pita breads, halved, pockets opened

Steps:

Mix first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Season tuna mixture with salt and pepper.
Mix bell pepper, onion, and apple in medium bowl. Add half of vegetable mixture to tuna mixture and stir to blend. Add vinegar to remaining vegetable mixture; toss to combine. Season vegetable mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
Place 1/4 cup lettuce in each pita half. Spoon 1/8 of tuna mixture, then 1/8 of vegetable mixture into each pita half. Place 2 pita halves on each of 4 plates and serve.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use high-quality tuna packed in olive oil.
If you don't have mayonnaise on hand, you can substitute plain Greek yogurt.
Feel free to adjust the amount of mayonnaise and mustard to your liking.
If you don't have sweet pickle relish, you can use dill pickle relish instead.
To make the sandwiches ahead of time, assemble them and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Conclusion:

These open-faced tuna sandwiches are a delicious and easy lunch or dinner option. They're perfect for a hot summer day when you don't want to heat up the kitchen. The tuna salad is light and flavorful, and the arugula and sweet pickle mayonnaise add a nice crunch and tang. Serve these sandwiches with your favorite sides, such as chips, salad, or fruit.