Pesto Tuna Melts
Pesto tuna melts are a quick, easy and delicious lunch-time meal that takes hardly any effort. Pesto butter is spread on your bread of choice, which is then topped with a pesto tuna salad and shredded mozzarella. Pop it under the broiler for melty pesto goodness.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 can of tuna
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 3/4 tsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp pesto divided
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter softened
- 1/2 cup mozzarella shredded
- 2 slices bread ie. baguette, sourdough bread, etc.
- fresh garnish ie. sprouts, sliced radishes, arugula, etc
Instructions
- Drain the tuna and add it to a small mixing bowl along with the mayonnaise, herbs, and half the pesto.
- Mix the tuna salad and adjust seasonings to taste.
- In a small dish, stir up the butter with the remaining pesto.
- Turn on the oven's broiler.
- Spread the pesto butter on the bread and add the tuna salad and cheese.
- Pop the open-faced sandwiches into the oven and broil them until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
- Dress the melts with a fresh garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
- Consider toasting the bread in advance if you want a crunchier tuna melt.
- Have fun playing around with the ingredients ie. the herbs, spices, cheese, and bread. There are so many possibilities when it comes to tuna melts!
