Oregon Tuna Melts Recipe

Name: Oregon Tuna Melts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna; 1/4 cup finely diced red onion; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon minced basil; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 4 ciabatta rolls, split; Dijon mustard, for spreading; mayonnaise, for spreading; 6 ounces swiss cheese or 6 ounces cheddar cheese, sliced in eight 1/4-inch-thick slices; 16 slices kosher dill pickles, sliced lengthwise, 1/8-inch-thick; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Servings: persons

2 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 ciabatta rolls, split
Dijon mustard, for spreading
mayonnaise, for spreading
6 ounces swiss cheese or 6 ounces cheddar cheese, sliced in eight 1/4-inch-thick slices
16 slices kosher dill pickles, sliced lengthwise, 1/8-inch-thick
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1
In a medium bowl, mix the tuna with the onion, olive oil, vinegar, basil and crushed red pepper. Season with salt and pepper.
2
Heat a panini press or griddle. Spread the cut sides of the rolls with mustard and mayonnaise and top each roll half with a slice of cheese. Spread the tuna salad on the bottoms and cover with the pickles.
3
Close the sandwiches and spread the outsides of the rolls with the butter.
4
Add the sandwiches to the press and cook over moderate heat until the cheese is melted, about 6 minutes.
5
Cut the sandwiches in half and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 2 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Oregon 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.

Oregon Tuna Melts

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