Best 7 Provencal Tuna Melt Recipes

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In this article, we will explore the wonderful world of Provencal tuna melt, a delectable dish that combines the flavors of the Mediterranean with the comfort of a classic tuna melt sandwich. This Provencal twist on the classic tuna melt elevates the dish to new heights with its vibrant blend of herbs, tomatoes, and cheese. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy lunch option or an impressive appetizer for your next gathering, Provencal tuna melt is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PROVENAL TUNA MELT



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Provenal Tuna Melt

Provided by The Rachael Ray Staff

Number Of Ingredients 24

4 cans of tuna in water
drained and flaked
5 to 6 sprigs tarragon
stripped from the stem and chopped
1/2 cup basil leaves
finely chopped
1/4 cup parsley leaves
finely chopped
12 black or green pitted olives
about a handful
finely chopped
2 shallots
finely chopped
2 tablespoons capers
chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 French baguette
cut into 4 sections and split on top
4 tablespoons butter
melted
4 ounces Gruyere or Swiss cheese
thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the tuna, tarragon, basil, parsley, olives, shallots and capers
  • Squeeze the lemon over the bowl, being careful not to get any of the seeds in
  • Drizzle in the EVOO and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Mix thoroughly to combine
  • Reserve in the fridge until ready to serve
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium heat
  • While the skillet is heating, brush the baguettes with the melted butter
  • Toast in the skillet until golden brown
  • Fill the baguettes with the tuna salad
  • Top with gruyere cheese and pop under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly
  • Serve with carrot and celery sticks, and healthy potato chips alongside

PROVENCAL TUNA SANDWICHES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 8-inch-long pieces French or Italian bread, split open
1 clove garlic, halved
3 large plum tomatoes, cored (1 halved, 2 thinly sliced)
2 6-ounce jars tuna in olive oil (preferably Italian), lightly drained
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley
2 tablespoons capers, drained

Steps:

  • Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Add the red onion; set aside.
  • Rub the inside of the bread pieces with the garlic, then with the halved tomato and season with salt and pepper; discard the garlic and tomato skins. Arrange the tomato slices on the bread bottoms.
  • Add the tuna to the vinaigrette, breaking it into pieces. Stir in the bell pepper, cucumber, parsley and capers; season with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture among the bread bottoms. Close the sandwiches and press down on the bread tops gently. Wrap the sandwiches tightly in plastic wrap and place a heavy skillet on top. Let sit 15 minutes to soften the bread, then unwrap and cut in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 29 milligrams, Sodium 1606 milligrams, Carbohydrate 110 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 4 grams

SIMPLE TUNA MELT



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This is a fast and delicious tuna melt that I've been making for years!

Provided by JONCLEGG

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 slices whole wheat bread
2 teaspoons chopped dill pickle
¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

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

ULTIMATE TUNA MELTS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (6 to 8-ounce) jars imported tuna packed in olive oil, drained
1/2 cup (1/4-inch) diced hearts of celery
1/2 cup minced scallions, white and light green parts (3 scallions)
3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup good mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's
1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
4 large slices bread, such as Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White
4 ounces Swiss cheese, such as Emmentaler, grated
1 ounce microgreens

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, flake the tuna finely with a fork. Add the celery, scallions, and dill, and continue mixing and fluffing with the fork until combined. Add the lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Combine the mayonnaise and anchovy paste, if using, and mix into the tuna.
  • Preheat the broiler. Toast the bread in a toaster and place the slices in a single layer on a sheet pan. Spread a quarter of the tuna mixture thickly and evenly on each piece of bread, covering the entire slice. Sprinkle the cheese evenly on the 4 sandwiches, covering the tuna completely. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese melts and starts to brown. (Watch it carefully!) Sprinkle with the microgreens and serve hot.

PROVENCAL TUNA MELTS



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Make and share this Provencal Tuna Melts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 baguette
4 tablespoons butter, softened
3 (6 ounce) cans white tuna in water, drained and flaked
6 fresh tarragon sprigs, leaves only, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped (about 10 leaves)
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 cup pitted good-quality black olives or 1/2 cup green olives, chopped
2 shallots, finely chopped
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1 lemon, juice of
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
black pepper
8 slices gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • Split the baguette horizontally and cut into 4 pieces.
  • Open each piece and slather with butter.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat; add the bread, buttered side down, and toast until deep golden brown, 3-4 minutes.
  • Work in 2 batches if the pan is not large enough.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • In a bowl, combine the tuna with the herbs, olives, shallots, capers, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil.
  • Mix well and season with pepper to taste.
  • Working on a baking sheet, fill the toasted baguette with tuna.
  • Cover the mounded tuna with 2 slices of Gruyere and place the sammies under the broiler until the cheese is bubbly, 2 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1367, Fat 50.4, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 148.4, Sodium 2426, Carbohydrate 148.9, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 7.1, Protein 79.4

TUNA MELT RECIPE BY TASTY



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Cozy up with Tasty's take on a classic tuna melt. Oil-packed tuna stays moist and succulent, while celery and sweet pickle relish provide a tangy crunch. Don't skimp on the cheese for the ultimate melty sandwich.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans tuna, oil packed, drained
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 slices bread
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
4 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, pickle relish, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • On a cutting board, butter one side of each slice of bread. Flip the bread over so it is buttered-side down. Divide the tuna mixture between 2 slices of bread. Top with the cheddar cheese, then place the other slices of bread on top, buttered-side out.
  • Heat a large pan over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the pan and cook, without moving, for about 2 minutes, until golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwiches over and continue to cook until the other side is golden brown and the cheese has melted, 2 minutes more.
  • Transfer the tuna melts to a cutting board and cut in half. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 2 grams

PROVENCAL TUNA MELT



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This isn't your standard greasy diner version of a tuna melt. Packed with lots of flavor, this makes for an excellent lunch.

Provided by chpmnk42

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (6 ounce) can olive-oil packed tuna, untrained
¼ red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 scallions, green parts only, diced
2 teaspoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
½ lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 pinch red pepper flakes
4 slices ciabatta bread
1 teaspoon olive oil, or to taste
2 slices fresh Asiago, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Drain about 1/2 of the olive oil from the tuna. Scrape tuna and remaining oil into a mixing bowl. Add bell pepper, scallions, capers, and thyme. Add lemon juice, mayonnaise, and red pepper flakes. Stir gently to combine.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Lay bread slices crust-sides up on an unlined baking sheet. Brush with olive oil. Broil until nicely browned, about 1 minute.
  • Turn bread slices over with tongs and divide the tuna filling between 2 slices. Arrange Asiago cheese over the other two slices. Return to broiler. Heat until cheese is bubbly and golden brown and filling is hot, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. Use tongs to turn the cheese-topped slices over on top of those spread with filling. Slice tuna melts in half and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704 calories, Carbohydrate 62.8 g, Cholesterol 56.6 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 40.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1510 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh tuna, ripe tomatoes, and creamy mayonnaise are all essential.
  • Don't overcook the tuna. It should be cooked just until it is opaque in the center.
  • Use a good quality bread that will hold up to the sandwich. A sturdy sourdough or a hearty whole wheat bread are both good choices.
  • Be generous with the toppings. A thick layer of mayonnaise, a handful of ripe tomatoes, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs will make all the difference.
  • Serve the sandwich immediately, while the bread is still warm and the cheese is melted.

Conclusion:

The Provencal tuna melt is a classic sandwich that is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It is made with just a few simple ingredients, but the combination of flavors is irresistible. The tuna is flaky and flavorful, the tomatoes are sweet and juicy, and the cheese is melted and gooey. All of these flavors come together to create a sandwich that is both satisfying and delicious.

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