Open-Faced Dill Pickle Tuna Melt

Tyler Ryan

Ingredients (2 servings)

  • 1 (5 oz) can tuna, drained
  • 2–3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped onion
  • 1 finely chopped pickle spear
  • 1 tbsp Dill Pickle Salt
  • 1 tsp stone-ground mustard
  • 2 thick slices sourdough, rye, or hearty wheat bread
  • 2–4 slices Swiss cheese
  • Butter or olive oil for toasting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the tuna salad
    • In a bowl, combine the tuna, mayo, celery, onion, pickle, Dill Pickle Salt, and mustard.
    • Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.
  2. Toast the bread
    • Lightly butter or brush the bread with olive oil.
    • Toast under a broiler or in a skillet until lightly golden.
  3. Assemble
    • Divide the tuna mixture between the toasted bread slices.
    • Top generously with Swiss cheese.
  4. Broil
    • Place under the broiler for 2–4 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
  5. Finish
    • Sprinkle with a pinch of Dill Pickle Salt just before serving for extra crunch and flavor.

Back to blog

Leave a comment