Dill Pickle Tuna Melt
A delightful twist on the classic tuna melt, combining creamy tuna salad with zesty dill pickles and melted cheddar cheese on toasted bread.
Equipment
- Frying Pan Non-stick or cast iron is best.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 oz canned tuna in olive oil, drained
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp grainy Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp gherkins, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp chopped fresh dill
- 4 slices crusty bread
- 0.67 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the drained tuna, sour cream, mayonnaise, grainy Dijon mustard, chopped gherkins, a splash of the gherkin brine, and chopped fresh dill until well combined. Set aside.
- Preheat a non-stick frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Drizzle the olive oil into the warm pan and let it heat for a few seconds.
- Place two slices of bread into the pan, rubbing the bottom of each slice into the oil.
- Spread the shredded cheese evenly on top of each slice of bread.
- Divide the dill pickle tuna salad on top of each slice. Toast the sandwiches until golden brown on the bottom, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- If needed, add a small drizzle of olive oil to the pan. Toast the remaining two slices of bread to your preference and remove from the pan.
- Place the toasted bread on top of each prepared sandwich, sprinkle additional fresh dill over each sandwich, and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
For an extra kick, consider adding a slice of tomato or avocado to the sandwich before toasting.