Toasted Open-Face Tuna Melt Sandwich
Toasted Open-Face Tuna Melt Sandwich layers briny capers, tangy cornichons, and a touch of Dijon with creamy tuna on crisp whole-grain toast. Finished with juicy tomato and bubbling cheese, it balances richness with a bright squeeze of lemon. Ideal for a quick, satisfying lunch or a cozy weeknight dinner alongside a simple salad.
- Prep8 mins
- Cook4 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Toasted Open-Face Tuna Melt Sandwich, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Set the oven to broil and place the rack on the highest setting.
- 2
In a medium bowl, mix the tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, red onion, capers, cornichons, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper, stirring well until combined. Keep the tuna in slightly larger chunks if you can.
- 3
Place the bread on a baking sheet and spread mayonnaise on each slice. Divide the tuna salad evenly over the slices, then top each with 2 slices of tomato and 1 slice of cheese.
- 4
Broil the tuna melts until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve warm.
- Calories 263.46 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 21.74 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 18.44 g 7%
- Total Fat 11.18 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 3.51 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 33.27 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 730.92 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 2.47 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.34 g --
- Added Sugars 1.27 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 197.41 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 1.6 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 376.98 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 0.12 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 5.87 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 1.06 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Toasted Open Face Tuna Melt Sandwich is made with 12 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 12 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado Oil Mayonnaise, Canned Tuna, Capers, and Cornichons. Each serving provides about 263.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Toasted Open-Face Tuna Melt Sandwich made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado Oil Mayonnaise, Canned Tuna, Capers, Cornichons, Dijon Mustard. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Toasted Open-Face Tuna Melt Sandwich?
- About 12 mins in total: 8 mins to prepare and 4 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 263.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Toasted Open-Face Tuna Melt Sandwich easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Toasted Open-Face Tuna Melt Sandwich healthy?
- Toasted Open-Face Tuna Melt Sandwich has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 263.46 calories and 21.74 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 730.92 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.51 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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