“Better than Deli” Mediterranean Tuna Melt Sandwich

This Mediterranean tuna melt sandwich is probably one of the best tuna sandwiches I have ever tasted. We’re talking a ton of great flavors, simple everyday ingredients, and all done within minutes. Serve it next to a handful of chips and a couple of ice-cold beers for the best moment of your day.

To make this recipe, I used canned tuna in olive oil from Spain. Considered to be one of the best canned tunas in the world. Of course, you can also use canned tuna in water if you prefer. But like I always tell you, in recipes that are this simple, the higher the quality of the ingredients, the better the overall flavor.

As for the bread, I used sourdough sandwich bread. But you can use whatever type of bread you like. For the cheese I used provolone, but mozzarella or even cheddar also work great.

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: Important to use a nonstick frying pan. That way the bread doesn’t stick to the pan. I went for 3 to 4 minutes per side to end up with perfectly melted cheese and a crispy exterior. It may take you less or more. Just keep an eye on it so the bread doesn’t brown too much.

Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY COOKWARE
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"Better than Deli" Mediterranean Tuna Melt Sandwich

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Servings 3 sandwiches

Calories 344 kcal

Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

• 2 cans tuna in olive oil 4 oz / 110 grams each
• 1/3 cup low fat plain Greek yogurt 90 grams
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard 15 grams
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion 60 grams
• 1 clove garlic (grated)
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives (sliced) 30 grams
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley 8 grams
• 2 tsp lemon juice 10 ml
• 1/4 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika .65 grams
• 6 slices sourdough sandwich bread
• 3 slices provolone cheese
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15 ml
• sea salt & black pepper

Instructions

1. Drain the cans of tuna into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath and gently flake the tuna

2. Transfer the tuna into a large bowl, along with the Greek yogurt, dijon mustard, chopped red onion, grated garlic, sliced kalamata olives, chopped parsey, lemon juice, paprika, and season with salt & pepper, mix together until well mixed

3. Heat a nonstick fry pan with a medium heat

4. In the meantime, add the tuna mixture over 3 slices of sandwich bread, then top off with a slice of cheese and another piece of bread, drizzle the top of each sandwich with a kiss of olive oil

5. Once the pan is nice and hot add in the sandwiches oil side down, gently push down on each sandwich so they are well compacted

6. After 3 to 4 minutes, drizzle the top of each sandwich with another kiss of olive oil, then gently flip each one, place a lid on the pan, not fully covering the pan, go for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted

7. Serve hot, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

"Better than Deli" Mediterranean Tuna Melt Sandwich

Amount Per Serving

Calories 344 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Trans Fat 0.02g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 34mg11%

Sodium 602mg26%

Potassium 324mg9%

Carbohydrates 31g10%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 27g54%

Vitamin A 395IU8%

Vitamin C 7mg8%

Calcium 137mg14%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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