Oven Baked Tuna Melt Sandwich On Ciabatta
Ingredients
- 4 slices ciabatta or other substantial bread
- 12 ounces canned tuna packed in oil well drained
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot (or substitute green onion)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (regular or reduced fat)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced flat leaf parsley
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste
- 2 roma tomatoes sliced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Steps
Turn the oven on to broil. Place the bread, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Place the pan in the oven at least 6-inches below the broiler unit and toast until the bread is a light golden color.
In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, shallot (or green onion), mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.
Spread ¼ of the tuna mixture on each slice of toast.
Top with a few tomato slices and 2 tablespoons of cheese on each.
Broil the sandwiches until the cheese is bubbling and golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Notes
About the tuna: my preference when buying tuna is always to purchase tuna packed in oil. The difference in calories is really small but the difference in flavor is tremendous. I always look for the Italian brands of tuna (like Genova) and make sure that it’s packed in oil.