Mediterranean Tuna Melts Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Tuna Melts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 7 -ounce cans oil-packed light tuna (preferably Italian); 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; Juice of 1 lemon; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 whole pitas, each split into 2 rounds; 4 ounces muenster or halloumi cheese, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cups baby arugula; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

Servings: persons

3 7 -ounce cans oil-packed light tuna (preferably Italian)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 whole pitas, each split into 2 rounds
4 ounces muenster or halloumi cheese, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups baby arugula
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Drain the tuna, reserving 2 tablespoons oil.
2
Toss the tuna, reserved oil, 1/4 cup parsley, the olives, red onion, the juice of 1/2 lemon, the smoked paprika, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl.
3
Spread the tuna salad on 4 of the pita halves; top with the cheese and the remaining pita halves.
4
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5
One at a time, add the sandwiches and cook until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes per side.
6
Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, toss the arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, the remaining 1/4 cup parsley, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil and the juice of the remaining 1/2 lemon in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
8
Cut the tuna melts into wedges.
9
Serve with the arugula salad.
10
Photograph by Charles Masters

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 7 -ounce cans oil-packed light tuna (preferably Italian), 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped, 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Tuna Melts falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mediterranean Tuna Melts

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