Crunchy buttery toasts with sweet, tangy tuna salad in between plus melted cheese to balance it all! This grilled tuna cheese sandwich is easily my ultimate go-to light meal. Serve it with your favorite hot drink (mine is milky hot chocolate) and your day is complete.
I always like my sandwich with a chunky texture. Celery, cucumber, and onions or green onions are my staple ingredients; whichever is available.
Now let’s talk about the dressing. Tangy with a touch of sweetness has always been my weakness. So I add honey or sugar and then pickle relish or lemon juice for tanginess.
In my opinion, a tuna sandwich should always be served warm. So spread some butter over the slices of bread before grilling. Please don’t skip the butter. It is worth every calorie. That I promise!
Crunchy buttery toasts with sweet, tangy tuna salad in between plus melted cheese to balance it all!
Servings: 3-4 sandwiches
Author: Mella
Ingredients
3tablespoonsmayonnaise
1teaspoonhoneyor sugar
1tablespoonpickle relish
salt and pepperto taste
1cannedtuna in waterdrained
1stalkcelerychopped into small bits
2tablespoonsgreen onions or yellow onionschopped into bits
1cupcheesegrated or 4 sliced cheese
8slicesbread
buttersoftened
Instructions
In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, honey, pickles. Season with salt and pepper. Add in the tuna, celery, and onions. Mix it all together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly.
Spread mixture on bread slices. Add in cheese then top with remaining bread slices. Spread both sides of the bread with butter (see video).
In a pan over low heat, grill the sandwiches for 2 minutes on each side until bread is golden brown. Cover with a lid so that the cheese will melt easily. Serve with your favorite hot drink and enjoy!
Notes
Other vegetables that can be added are cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion.
Honey can be substituted with white sugar.
Use good quality mayonnaise. I love brands like Lady's choice and Best Food.
