THE ABSOLUTE BEST TUNA SALAD MELT | QUICK & EASY LIGHT SUMMER TUTORIAL | CLASSIC TUNA RECIPE

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

Open and drain 15 oz of canned light tuna (3 cans) and place in a mixing bowl.

Add 1/2 finely diced celery stalk, 1 finely diced shallot, and 2 minced pepperoncinis (optional) to the bowl.

Add 1 hard-boiled egg, 1 heaping tablespoon of sweet relish, and season with 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper, and salt to taste.

Mix all ingredients until well combined, adding 5 tablespoons of mayonnaise gradually to reach desired consistency.

In a skillet over medium heat, add butter and place slices of hearty white bread in the skillet.

Spread the tuna mixture on one slice of bread and top with 2 slices of mozzarella cheese.

Cook until the bottom is golden brown, then cover with another slice of bread and flip the sandwich.

Add more butter to ensure the bottom gets crispy, then sear on both sides until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Cooking Techniques

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