Tuna Melt Sandwich

Takes 20 minutes | Serves 4 |

Ingredients

80 ml mayonnaise
60 ml minced bread and butter pickles
7.5 ml yellow mustard
0.5 tsp distilled white vinegar
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
0.5 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp onion powder
60 ml extra-virgin olive oil
280 g yellowfin tuna packed in water, drained and squeezed dry
80 ml minced red onion
80 ml minced celery
0.5 tsp Tabasco sauce
some to taste Salt
90 g unsalted butter
8 slices rye bread (or other sandwich bread)
some to serve salt-and-vinegar potato chips
6 slices American cheese

Steps

Prepare the Tuna Salad

• In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced pickles, mustard, vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
• Gradually stir in the olive oil until the mixture is well combined.
• Add the drained tuna, minced red onion, and minced celery to the mixture. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.
• Season with Tabasco sauce and salt to taste. Set aside.

Assemble the Sandwiches

• Spread the softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
• Place four slices of bread, buttered side down, on a work surface. Top each with a slice of American cheese.
• Evenly distribute the tuna salad over the cheese slices.
• Top with another slice of cheese, then the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.

Cook the Sandwiches

• Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
• Place the sandwiches on the skillet and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
• Serve hot, with salt-and-vinegar potato chips on the side or in the sandwich for added crunch, if desired.