Try these 2 variations of the classic melt sandwich
Recipes in this Video
The Italian Chicken Salad Melt Sandwich combines classic American and Italian flavors, making it a popular choice for lunch. This dish reflects the Italian love for fresh ingredients and bold flavors, often featuring leftover roasted chicken. Today, variations abound, with many opting for different cheeses or adding ingredients like olives or capers to enhance the flavor profile.
Ingredients
- ●cooked chicken
- ●mayonnaise
- ●Italian dressing
- ●celery
- ●red onion
- ●bell pepper
- ●parsley
- ●salt
- ●black pepper
- ●sourdough bread
- ●mozzarella cheese
- ●olive oil
Instructions
- 1Shred the cooked chicken into a mixing bowl.
- 2Add mayonnaise and Italian dressing to the chicken and mix until combined.
- 3Stir in chopped celery, red onion, bell pepper, and parsley.
- 4Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- 6Spread the chicken salad mixture onto slices of sourdough bread.
- 7Top the chicken salad with slices of mozzarella cheese.
- 8Close the sandwich with another slice of bread and press down gently.
- 9Grill the sandwich in the skillet until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 10Flip the sandwich carefully to avoid spilling the filling.
- 11Once both sides are golden and the cheese is melted, remove from skillet.
- 12Let the sandwich cool for a minute before slicing in half.
Ingredient Alternatives
mayonnaise
Healthier: Greek yogurt
Cheaper: sour cream
Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess
mozzarella cheese
Healthier: low-fat mozzarella
Cheaper: provolone cheese
Provolone is often less expensive and melts well.
Techniques
Equipment
Also Known As
This sandwich is a popular variation of the classic tuna salad, incorporating Italian flavors and ingredients.
Ingredients
- ●1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
- ●1/4 cup mayonnaise
- ●1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ●1/4 cup diced celery
- ●1/4 cup diced red onion
- ●1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- ●1/2 tsp salt
- ●1/4 tsp black pepper
- ●4 slices Italian bread
- ●1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ●1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, diced celery, diced red onion, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- 2Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- 3Spread the tuna mixture evenly over two slices of Italian bread.
- 4Top the tuna mixture with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 5Place the other two slices of bread on top to form sandwiches.
- 6Carefully place the sandwiches in the heated skillet.
- 7Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 8Remove from the skillet and let cool for a minute before slicing in half.
- 9Serve warm.
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