Pita Tuna Melts Recipes

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TUNA MELT

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 12



Tuna Melt image

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler and set the rack about 4 to 5 inches from the heat source.
  • Spread the bread out on a baking sheet and toast. Spread the toasted muffins or bread with the mayonnaise, if using. Top with the Tuna Salad and then the shredded cheese. Place the baking sheet under the broiler and heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
  • In a small mixing bowl break up the tuna with a fork. Toss with the celery, onion, and parsley. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, and season with pepper to taste. Stir to combine. Add lemon juice, if using.

2 English muffins, split, or 4 slices sourdough, rye, or whole wheat bread
2 tablespoons prepared mayonnaise (optional)
1 recipe Tuna Salad, recipe follows
1 cup shredded sharp farmhouse Cheddar cheese
Two 6-ounce cans white meat tuna packed in water, drained
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes and drained
1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
Freshly ground black pepper,
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste (optional)

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA MELTS

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13



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Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Drain the tuna, reserving 2 tablespoons oil. 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. Spread the tuna salad on 4 of the pita halves; top with the cheese and the remaining pita halves.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. One at a time, add the sandwiches and cook until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  • 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. Cut the tuna melts into wedges. Serve with the arugula salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 707, Fat 38 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 106 milligrams, Sodium 1198 milligrams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 52 grams

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

TUNA MELTS

Delicious melted cheesy tuna sandwiches.

Provided by P. Kelly

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5



Tuna Melts image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine sweet onion, drained tuna, mozzarella, and mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly.
  • Spread tuna mixture on slices of French bread to form a sandwich. Place sandwiches on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 716.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

1 (1 pound) loaf French bread
1 small sweet onion, peeled and diced
1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup mayonnaise

TUNA PITA MELTS

This is a nice change from your average tuna melt, it makes a great snack or light dinner, I sometimes add in some sunflower seeds also, adjust all amounts to suit taste.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11



Tuna Pita Melts image

Steps:

  • Set oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place the whole pitas onto a baking sheet in one layer.
  • Bake for 5 minutes or until lightly toasted.
  • In a bowl mix together tuna with mayonnaise, pickle relish, lemon juice and dried dill until well combined.
  • Season with seasoned salt and black pepper to taste, then mix in raisins.
  • Divide/top the mixture between the 4 toasted pitas.
  • Top with tomato slices, sprinkle the tomatoes lighty with salt and pepper, then top each tomato with about 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese or mozzeralla cheese (or to taste).
  • Bake for about 5-6 minutes or until the cheese is well melted.

4 (6 inch) pita bread
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
3 -4 tablespoons mayonnaise (or to taste)
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 pinch dried dill
seasoning salt (to taste, or use white salt)
black pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup raisins
1 large tomatoes, sliced
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (divided into 1/4-cups or use mozzarella cheese)

ULTIMATE TUNA MELTS

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11



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Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, flake the tuna finely with a fork. Add the celery, scallions, and dill, and continue mixing and fluffing with the fork until combined. Add the lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Combine the mayonnaise and anchovy paste, if using, and mix into the tuna.
  • Preheat the broiler. Toast the bread in a toaster and place the slices in a single layer on a sheet pan. Spread a quarter of the tuna mixture thickly and evenly on each piece of bread, covering the entire slice. Sprinkle the cheese evenly on the 4 sandwiches, covering the tuna completely. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese melts and starts to brown. (Watch it carefully!) Sprinkle with the microgreens and serve hot.

2 (6 to 8-ounce) jars imported tuna packed in olive oil, drained
1/2 cup (1/4-inch) diced hearts of celery
1/2 cup minced scallions, white and light green parts (3 scallions)
3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup good mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's
1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
4 large slices bread, such as Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White
4 ounces Swiss cheese, such as Emmentaler, grated
1 ounce microgreens

GARLIC BREAD TUNA MELTS

There's something extra comforting about a tuna melt on a chilly day. Take it up a few notches with garlic, cheese and tomatoes. -Aimee Bachmann, Bellevue, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 sandwiches.

Number Of Ingredients 8



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Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. In a microwave, melt butter with garlic. Place rolls on a baking sheet, cut side up; brush with butter mixture. Broil 2-3 in. from heat until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes., In a small bowl, mix tuna, mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon dill. Layer roll bottoms with tuna mixture and cheese. Broil until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes longer. Top with tomato; sprinkle with remaining dill. Replace tops; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704 calories, Fat 41g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 1314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 49g protein.

1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 French rolls or hoagie buns, split
2 cans (one 12 ounces, one 5 ounces) albacore white tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1-1/4 teaspoons dill weed, divided
8 slices cheddar cheese
8 slices tomato

BEST TUNA MELT (NEW JERSEY DINER STYLE)

If you order a tuna melt in a New Jersey diner, you'll get something very similar to this! My method of topping the tuna salad with cheese FIRST, then tomato and more cheese, keeps the toppings from sliding off the bread.

Provided by COOKINGIRLLJ

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12



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Steps:

  • Preheat the oven broiler.
  • In a bowl, mix the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, parsley, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the rye bread slices on a baking sheet, and broil 1 minute in the preheated oven, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and spread with the tuna salad. Place 1 cheese slice over the tuna salad on each piece of bread, layer with a tomato slice, and top with remaining cheese slices.
  • Return layered bread to the preheated oven, and broil 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 76.3 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 478.2 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup finely chopped celery
1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
¾ teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
4 slices seedless rye bread
8 slices ripe tomato
8 slices Swiss cheese
paprika, for garnish

TUNA MELT SANDWICHES

When our children were young, I often fixed this warm tuna melt sandwich recipe. They go well with chips and a salad for a quick lunch. -Carole Anhalt, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8



Tuna Melt Sandwiches image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. Spread butter over cut sides of buns. Spread tuna mixture on bun bottoms; replace tops. Wrap in foil. , Bake until the cheese is melted, 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup diced cheddar cheese
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
6 hamburger buns, split

OPEN-FACED TUNA MELT

Pita breads are spread with creamy dressing, topped with tuna, tomatoes, green onions and cheddar cheese then baked for warm and tasty sandwiches.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Bread

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6



Open-Faced Tuna Melt image

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Spread pitas with dressing; top with remaining ingredients.
  • Place on baking sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 15 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

4 pita breads
1/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 can (5 oz.) tuna, drained, flaked
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
2 green onions, sliced
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

TERRIFIC TUNA MELT PITA

Experience great flavor with our Terrific Tuna Melt Pita. With just five ingredients, our Terrific Tuna Melt is easy to make and delicious to eat.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Bread

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5



Terrific Tuna Melt Pita image

Steps:

  • Heat oven or toaster oven to 400ºF.
  • Mix tuna and cream cheese spread; spread onto bread. Top with cheddar.
  • Bake 2 to 3 min. or until cheese is melted.
  • Top with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 860 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 28 g

1 can (3 oz.) white tuna in water, drained, flaked (about 1/4 cup)
2 Tbsp. PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
1 pita bread (6 inch)
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
1 Tbsp. finely chopped mixed fresh vegetables ( cucumbers, carrots, radishes)

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