Oven Baked Tuna Melt Sandwich On Ciabatta

Adapted from https://www.lanascooking.com/tuna-melt/

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

1) 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.

2) In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, shallot (or green onion), mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.

3) Spread ¼ of the tuna mixture on each slice of toast.

4) Top with a few tomato slices and 2 tablespoons of cheese on each.

5) 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.