"Better than Deli" Mediterranean Tuna Melt Sandwich
Ingredients
- Olive oil2 cans
- Greek yoghurt⅓ cups
- Dijon mustard1 tbsp
- Red onion · chopped⅓ cups
- Garlic1 clove
- Kalamata olive¼ cups
- Parsley · chopped2 tbsp
- Lemon2 tsp
- Paprika · smoked¼ tsp
- Bread6 slices
- Provolone cheese3 slices
- Extra virgin olive oil1 tbsp
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Drain the tuna through a fine sieve set over a bowl, then gently flake the tuna.
- In a large bowl, mix the tuna with the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, red onion, grated garlic, sliced kalamata olives, parsley, lemon juice and paprika. Season with salt and pepper and mix until well combined.
- Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium heat.
- Spread the tuna mixture over 3 slices of bread. Top each with a slice of cheese and a second slice of bread. Drizzle the top of each sandwich with a little olive oil.
- When the pan is hot, add the sandwiches oil side down and gently press each one down so it compacts.
- After 3 to 4 minutes, drizzle the tops with a little more olive oil, then flip each sandwich. Partly cover the pan with a lid and cook another 3 to 4 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve hot.
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