Easy Tuna Melt Club Sandwich Recipe: The Ultimate Lunch Upgrade

Name: Easy Tuna Melt Club Sandwich Recipe: The Ultimate Lunch Upgrade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 slices White bread; 2 slices Cheddar cheese; 1 medium Tomato (sliced); 1 portion Iceberg lettuce (sliced, 1-2 inches thick); 1 small Red onion (thinly sliced, to taste); 3 slices Cooked bacon; 1.5 cups Canned tuna (drained (or 12 oz)); 1/2 cup Mayonnaise; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 piece Lemon (zested and juiced); 1/4 cup Scallion (thinly sliced); 2 tbsp Dill (chopped); 3/4 cup Celery (chopped); 1 tbsp Pepperoncinis (chopped); 5 pieces Cornichon pickles (chopped); 3/4 tsp Salt (to taste)

Learn how to make a delicious and satisfying tuna melt club sandwich, combining classic tuna salad with crispy bacon, melted cheddar, fresh veggies, and toasted bread. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner.

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Ready to Serve Tuna Melt Club Sandwich

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

700

Calories

45g

Protein

45g

Carbs

38g

Fat

Hearty Tuna Melt Club Sandwich Layers

Ingredients

Servings: 1

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

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Instructions

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1
In a bowl, combine drained canned tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon zest and juice, thinly sliced scallions, chopped dill, chopped celery, chopped pepperoncinis, chopped cornichon pickles, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
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In a bowl, combine drained canned tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon zest and juice, thinly sliced scallions, chopped dill, chopped celery, chopped pepperoncinis, chopped cornichon pickles, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
5m
For best flavor, let the tuna salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before assembling.
2
Slice the white bread, cheddar cheese, tomato, and red onion. If not already cooked, prepare 3 slices of bacon. Lightly toast the bread slices to your preference.
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Slice the white bread, cheddar cheese, tomato, and red onion. If not already cooked, prepare 3 slices of bacon. Lightly toast the bread slices to your preference.
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Toasting the bread prevents it from getting soggy and adds a nice crunch.

3
Take one slice of toasted bread and spread a generous amount of tuna salad on it. Layer with two slices of cheddar cheese, sliced tomato, a thick slice of iceberg lettuce, and a few slices of cooked bacon.
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Take one slice of toasted bread and spread a generous amount of tuna salad on it. Layer with two slices of cheddar cheese, sliced tomato, a thick slice of iceberg lettuce, and a few slices of cooked bacon.
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Ensure an even spread of tuna salad for balanced flavor in every bite.
4
Place a second slice of toasted bread on top of the first layer. Spread more tuna salad, then add thinly sliced red onion and the remaining 3 slices of cooked bacon. Top with the third slice of toasted bread. Secure the sandwich with toothpicks, then carefully slice diagonally into halves or quarters.
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Place a second slice of toasted bread on top of the first layer. Spread more tuna salad, then add thinly sliced red onion and the remaining 3 slices of cooked bacon. Top with the third slice of toasted bread. Secure the sandwich with toothpicks, then carefully slice diagonally into halves or quarters.
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Cutting diagonally makes the sandwich easier to eat and visually appealing.