The Pioneer Woman Tasty Kitchen
Profile Photo

Sun-Dried Tomato Tuna Melts

5.00 Mitt(s) 3 Rating(s)3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

System:

2
x

Print Options

Page size Letter 3x5 4x6
Text Size Small Medium Large
Content Include description
Include prep time, etc.
Show image

Description

I’ve come to love tuna dressed up in a vinaigrette rather than laden down with mayo. This is a sandwich that’s much more exciting than it looks.

Ingredients

  • 1 can Tuna, Drained, 6-7 Ounce Can
  • 1 Tablespoon Sun-dried Tomato Pesto (in My Recipe Box) Or Minced Oil-packed Sun-dried Tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 pinch Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard (or To Taste)
  • ⅓ cups Goat Cheese Crumbles
  • 1 ounce, weight Fresh Baby Spinach Leaves (about A Handful)
  • 4 slices Sandwich Bread
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter

Preparation

Combine the tuna, pesto, vinegar, olive oil, salt & pepper in a small bowl; mix well.

Spread a little Dijon mustard (to your liking) on one slice of bread (or both). Top with a few spinach leaves, half of the goat cheese, and half of the tuna mixture. Place another slice of bread on top and repeat with the other sandwich.

Melt a tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, tilt the pan around to spread the butter. Lay sandwiches in the skillet and put a lid on the pan. Turn heat down to medium-low and cook for 3-4 minutes or until bread turns golden brown and the filling becomes warm. Remove sandwiches from the pan, place remaining 1 Tablespoon of butter in the skillet and cook the other sides of the sandwiches, covered, for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and the filling is hot.

Remove from pan, slice in half (like your mom did – I always slice it into rectangles because she did), and serve.

Makes 2 sandwiches.

Notes:
1. If you wanted it more “melty”, try using a different type of cheese. I bet gouda, gruyere, or Swiss would be good, too.

One Comment

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Profile photo of camperscove

camperscove on 5.17.2010

I loved this!! I’m out of pine nuts so I just soaked the sun-dried tomatoes in boiling water, drained, and mixed them right in. I had feta in the fridge so used it instead of goat cheese. Don’t know why we ever used mayo – this is so much better!

3 Reviews

You must be logged in to post a review.

Profile photo of Southern Bred

Southern Bred on 8.29.2011

This recipe was fantastic! I substituted regular bread for ciabatta, and the extra crunch was great! My husband and I will surely make this again!

Profile photo of Courtney McConnell

Courtney McConnell on 4.12.2011

I absolutely love this sandwich! I may never eat tuna any other way again!

Profile photo of heidimay18

heidimay18 on 7.11.2010

I didn’t have any goat cheese so I just used cheddar, but we loved these! I also added on some fresh sliced tomatoes and my boys kept telling me how yummy it was. Thanks for the great recipe!

Related Recipes

Garlic Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta
Profile Photo by Blondelish.com in Main Courses
This shrimp scampi with angel hair pasta is a delicious dinner...
5.00 Mitt(s) 1 Rating(s)1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 4 Level: Easy


Mango Tilapia
Profile Photo by Shavanna in Main Courses
This is an easy, tasty and healthy recipe for a pan-seared...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 4 Level: Easy


Sage Garlic Lamb with Feta Yogurt Sauce
Profile Photo by Molly Mulligan in Main Courses
Using few ingredients, this recipe for ground lamb is so tasty!...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 4 Level: Easy


Cabbage Rolls
Profile Photo by Beth Pierce in Main Courses
These delicious traditional stuffed Cabbage Rolls are made with ground sausage...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 12 Level: Easy


Dorito Casserole
Profile Photo by Krystle in Main Courses
Flavorful ground beef, and melty cheese in a crunchy doritos crust....
5.00 Mitt(s) 2 Rating(s)2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 8 Level: Easy