How to Make Lemon-Dill Tuna Melt Sandwiches - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you in the mood for a quick and delicious lunch or dinner? Look no further than these Lemon-Dill Tuna Melt Sandwiches! This recipe takes the classic tuna melt and gives it a fresh and zesty twist with the addition of lemon and dill. The combination of tangy lemon and fragrant dill perfectly complements the savory tuna and melted cheese, making for a mouthwatering sandwich that's sure to satisfy your cravings.

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Ingredients

  • 6 slices white bread
  • 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 open-face sandwiches

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange bread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Toast bread lightly on both sides in preheated oven, about 1 minute per side.
  • Mix tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, and dill in a bowl. Spread tuna mixture evenly over each slice of bread. Arrange tomato slices over tuna mixture and top with Swiss cheese.
  • Return baking sheet to oven and broil until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    296 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 300mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 273mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 229mg