Description
The Tuna Panini Melt is a delicious twist on the classic tuna sandwich, featuring a flavorful tuna mixture, tangy balsamic vinegar, and melty cheese between crispy, toasted sourdough bread. It’s a quick, satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
1 (5 ounce) can solid white albacore tuna in water (such as Bumble Bee)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 dill pickle, chopped
4 slices sourdough bread
2 slices American cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, chopped onion, and chopped dill pickle.
- Spread the tuna mixture evenly on two slices of sourdough bread.
- Top each slice with a slice of American cheese, then place the remaining slices of bread on top to form sandwiches.
- Preheat your panini press according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Place the sandwiches in the panini press and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bread is crispy and the cheese has melted.
- Remove from the press and serve immediately.
Notes
For a different flavor, swap American cheese with cheddar, provolone, or Swiss.
Add fresh veggies like spinach, tomatoes, or avocado to the sandwich for extra freshness.
For spice, add hot sauce or sliced jalapeños to the tuna mixture.
Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version of this sandwich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
