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Heated Rivalry Tuna Melt

I made a big batch (great for meal prep!) so I could have some stored in the fridge to eat over a few days.
I made 4 tuna melts and stored the rest for later! You will have leftover tuna salad!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Light meal or snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: heated rivalry tuna melt, tuna melt
Servings: 8
Author: hipfoodiemom

Ingredients

  • 4 cans albacore tuna drained
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup red onion finely diced
  • 4 tablespoons Grillo's dill pickles finely chopped + pickle brine
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 heaping tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice + lemon zest if desired
  • 4 slices toasted bread any kind
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • serve with potato chips and ginger ale

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all of your ingredients in a large bowl from the tuna to the lemon juice. Mix and taste and adjust anything as needed.
  • Place tuna on toasted bread slices. Top with cheese slices. Place tuna sandwiches into the oven to bake for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with chips and cold ginger ale and more pickles on the side! Enjoy!
  • Store leftover tuna salad in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy over the next few days if it lasts that long!