Lemon-Dill Tuna Melt Sandwiches
These Lemon-Dill Tuna Melt Sandwiches are a flavorful and quick comfort food, combining creamy tuna filling with zesty lemon, fresh dill, juicy tomato, and gooey Swiss cheese, all grilled between crispy slices of bread for a perfect bite.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet or griddle for grilling sandwiches
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 6 slices white bread classic, grills up nice and crispy
- 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna drained
- ΒΌ cup mayonnaise or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
- 1 large tomato thinly sliced
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat to get it ready for crisping the bread.
- In a bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, and dill. Mix well until blended.
- Lay out 3 slices of bread and divide the tuna mixture evenly over each slice.
- Top each sandwich with 2 slices of tomato and 2 slices of Swiss cheese.
- Place remaining 3 slices of bread on top to form sandwiches.
- Grill each sandwich until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Wrap leftovers in plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat in toaster oven or skillet for best results. Use cheddar or mozzarella as cheese alternatives if desired.