Best 9 Terrific Tuna Melt Pita Recipes

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Searching for a delectable recipe to create an irresistible tuna melt pita? Your quest ends here! This article is your ultimate guide to crafting a culinary masterpiece that combines the goodness of tuna, melted cheese, and crispy toasted pita bread. With easy-to-follow instructions and a list of tantalizing ingredients, we'll take you on a flavorful journey to create a sandwich that will leave your taste buds craving more. Get ready to relish the perfect balance of flavors and textures in this terrific tuna melt pita extravaganza!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

WARM TUNA PITA POCKETS



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I like to tuck this cheesy tuna filling into pita pockets for a fun, grab-and-go lunch. Celery adds a nice crunch. -Marge Nicol, Shannon, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the tuna, cheese, celery, onion and mayonnaise. Spoon into pita halves. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 17 g fat (6 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56 mg cholesterol, Sodium 885 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22 g carbohydrate, Fiber 1 g fiber, Protein 32 g protein.

TERRIFIC TUNA MELT PITA



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Experience great flavor with our Terrific Tuna Melt Pita. With just five ingredients, our Terrific Tuna Melt is easy to make and delicious to eat.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Bread

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (3 oz.) white tuna in water, drained, flaked (about 1/4 cup)
2 Tbsp. PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
1 pita bread (6 inch)
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
1 Tbsp. finely chopped mixed fresh vegetables ( cucumbers, carrots, radishes)

Steps:

  • Heat oven or toaster oven to 400ºF.
  • Mix tuna and cream cheese spread; spread onto bread. Top with cheddar.
  • Bake 2 to 3 min. or until cheese is melted.
  • Top with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 860 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 28 g

TUNA PITA MELTS



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This is a nice change from your average tuna melt, it makes a great snack or light dinner, I sometimes add in some sunflower seeds also, adjust all amounts to suit taste.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 (6 inch) pita bread
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
3 -4 tablespoons mayonnaise (or to taste)
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 pinch dried dill
seasoning salt (to taste, or use white salt)
black pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup raisins
1 large tomatoes, sliced
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (divided into 1/4-cups or use mozzarella cheese)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place the whole pitas onto a baking sheet in one layer.
  • Bake for 5 minutes or until lightly toasted.
  • In a bowl mix together tuna with mayonnaise, pickle relish, lemon juice and dried dill until well combined.
  • Season with seasoned salt and black pepper to taste, then mix in raisins.
  • Divide/top the mixture between the 4 toasted pitas.
  • Top with tomato slices, sprinkle the tomatoes lighty with salt and pepper, then top each tomato with about 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese or mozzeralla cheese (or to taste).
  • Bake for about 5-6 minutes or until the cheese is well melted.

TERRIFIC TUNA MELT



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Make and share this Terrific Tuna Melt recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Tuna

Time 8m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained, flaked (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons chive & onion cream cheese
1 pita bread (6 inch)
3 tablespoons shredded mild cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped mixed assorted fresh vegetable (cucumbers, carrots and or or radishes)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven or toaster oven to 400ºF. Mix tuna and cream cheese spread; spread onto bread. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake 2 to 3 minute or until cheese is melted.
  • Top with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.4, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 89.8, Sodium 859.5, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 33

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA MELTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 7-ounce cans oil-packed light tuna (preferably Italian)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 whole pitas, each split into 2 rounds
4 ounces muenster or halloumi cheese, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups baby arugula
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Drain the tuna, reserving 2 tablespoons oil. Toss the tuna, reserved oil, 1/4 cup parsley, the olives, red onion, the juice of 1/2 lemon, the smoked paprika, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Spread the tuna salad on 4 of the pita halves; top with the cheese and the remaining pita halves.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. One at a time, add the sandwiches and cook until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss the arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, the remaining 1/4 cup parsley, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil and the juice of the remaining 1/2 lemon in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Cut the tuna melts into wedges. Serve with the arugula salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 707, Fat 38 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 106 milligrams, Sodium 1198 milligrams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 52 grams

TUNA PITA MELTS



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This is a quick and easy twist to your average tuna melt, and it looks and tastes delicious.

Provided by GLORI B.

Categories     Tuna Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 (6-inch) pitas
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
½ teaspoon dried dill
¼ teaspoon salt
1 large tomato, sliced into thin wedges
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the whole pita breads in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the tuna, mayonnaise, relish, dill and salt. Spread an equal amount of the tuna mixture onto each of the pita breads. Arrange tomato wedges over the tuna, and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 653.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

BEST TUNA MELT (NEW JERSEY DINER STYLE)



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If you order a tuna melt in a New Jersey diner, you'll get something very similar to this! My method of topping the tuna salad with cheese FIRST, then tomato and more cheese, keeps the toppings from sliding off the bread.

Provided by COOKINGIRLLJ

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup finely chopped celery
1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
¾ teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
4 slices seedless rye bread
8 slices ripe tomato
8 slices Swiss cheese
paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven broiler.
  • In a bowl, mix the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, parsley, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the rye bread slices on a baking sheet, and broil 1 minute in the preheated oven, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and spread with the tuna salad. Place 1 cheese slice over the tuna salad on each piece of bread, layer with a tomato slice, and top with remaining cheese slices.
  • Return layered bread to the preheated oven, and broil 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 76.3 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 478.2 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

TUNA-PICKLE PITAS



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Sweet pickle relish gives this coleslaw-like sandwich filling a tangy kick.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (6 oz) light tuna in water, drained
1 large carrot, shredded (1 cup)
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon coleslaw dressing
1/4 teaspoon celery seed, if desired
4 pita breads (6 inches in diameter), cut in half to form pockets

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except pita breads.
  • Spoon tuna mixture into pita bread halves.

TUNA MELT



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Categories     Sandwich     Mayonnaise     Tuna     Chive     Dill     Bon Appétit     Maine

Yield Makes 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 30

Bread-and-butter pickles:
1 English hothouse cucumber, sliced 1/8" thick
1 habanero chile or 2 jalapeños, halved
1 sprig dill
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
Tuna salad and assembly:
2 5-ounce cans water-packed solid white tuna, drained
1 celery stalk, chopped
1/4 English hothouse cucumber, peeled, chopped
1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Hot sauce
8 slices challah, toasted
4 ounces cheddar, sliced
Iceberg lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Bread-and-butter pickles:
  • Pack cucumber, habanero, and dill into a heatproof glass jar; set aside. Bring vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, celery salt, mustard seeds, coriander, turmeric, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt, then pour into jar. Cover and let cool; chill.
  • Do ahead: Pickles can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.
  • Tuna salad and assembly:
  • Preheat oven to 425°. Mix tuna, celery, cucumber, onion, oil, lemon juice, mustard, chives, dill, celery salt, and 1/4 cup mayonnaise in a medium bowl; season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
  • Place bread on a baking sheet and spread remaining mayonnaise over 4 slices; top with tuna salad and cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 4 minutes. Top melts with lettuce and pickles and close.

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, try using smoked tuna. This will complement the flavors of the cheese and bread.
  • If you don't have tuna salad, you can easily make your own. Just combine canned tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and dill. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful and creamy tuna melt. Some good options include cheddar, mozzarella, provolone, and Swiss.
  • If you're looking for a healthier option, try using whole wheat pita bread or a low-carb tortilla. You can also use a lettuce wrap instead of bread.
  • Serve the tuna melts with your favorite dipping sauce. Some good options include ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or tartar sauce.

Conclusion:

Tuna melts are a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They're also a great way to use up leftover tuna salad. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a tuna melt recipe that everyone will love.

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