20 minutes
A delectable tuna melt made with high-quality imported tuna, creamy cheese, fresh microgreens, and perfectly toasted bread.
High-quality Imported Tuna
0 oz
Cheese, sliced
0 oz
Toasted Pita, Flatbread, Or Lavash
slices
Microgreens
0 oz
1. Prepare Tuna Salad
To begin, you'll want to make a tuna salad using the high-quality imported tuna. This top-notch tuna will elevate the flavor of your sandwich, ensuring every bite is packed with rich and savory goodness.
2. Assemble Sandwich
Lay out your bread slices on a cutting board and generously spread the tuna salad on one of the slices. The bread will soon cradle the delicious mixture, ready to be transformed into a melt.
3. Add Cheese
Place slices of your chosen cheese atop the tuna salad. As the cheese melts, it will create a gooey, delicious layer that binds the sandwich together, making each bite irresistibly creamy.
4. Toast or Grill Sandwich
Use a toaster or grill to heat the sandwich until the cheese melts completely. This step is crucial, as the melting cheese will bind the sandwich together, providing that classic, comforting texture of a perfect melt.
5. Add Microgreens
Finish your creation with a handful of fresh microgreens. These will add a fresh, crunchy texture that complements the rich tuna and melted cheese beautifully.
Opt for high-quality, sustainably-caught tuna. Tuna packed in olive oil tends to have more flavor than water-packed tuna. If you're feeling adventurous, consider using a fresh, seared tuna steak, flaked into pieces.
Choose artisanal bread like a crusty sourdough, ciabatta, or a hearty multigrain loaf. The bread should be thick enough to hold up to the fillings without getting soggy.
Try a combination of cheeses like a sharp aged cheddar, Gruyère, or smoky gouda. Blend in a bit of fontina or havarti for extra creaminess.
Spread a generous layer of high-quality butter for toasting to give a better flavor and a perfectly golden crust.
Cook your sandwich over medium heat, using a panini press or a cast-iron skillet, and press down with another heavy pan or a spatula.
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