Jewish Deli–Style Tuna Melt with Relish, Dill, Celery, and Swiss

Name: Jewish Deli–Style Tuna Melt with Relish, Dill, Celery, and Swiss
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Jewish
Ingredients: One 5-ounce can tuna, packed in oil or water, drained well; ½ cup Mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Minced fresh dill; 2 tablespoons Minced red onion; 1 tablespoon Drained sweet relish; ½ rib Celery, very finely diced; ½ teaspoon Coarse ground mustard; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 slices Rye sandwich bread, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; Vegetable oil, clarified butter, and/or melted butter, for brushing; 4 slices Swiss cheese slices

Recipe GLPR73175523669959

Jewish

Main Course

15 min

295 cal

Servings: 2

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

A classic Jewish deli-style tuna melt featuring seasoned canned tuna mixed with mayo, fresh dill, crisp celery, sweet relish, and red onion, served hot between toasted rye bread with melted Swiss cheese. Ready in just 15 minutes.

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Ingredients

One 5-ounce can tuna, packed in oil or water, drained well

½ cup Mayonnaise

1 tablespoon Minced fresh dill

2 tablespoons Minced red onion

1 tablespoon Drained sweet relish

½ rib Celery, very finely diced

½ teaspoon Coarse ground mustard

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

4 slices Rye sandwich bread, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Vegetable oil, clarified butter, and/or melted butter, for brushing

4 slices Swiss cheese slices

Directions

Drain the canned tuna thoroughly, pressing gently to remove excess liquid. Place the tuna in a medium bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, minced fresh dill, minced red onion, drained sweet relish, finely diced celery, and coarse ground mustard to the bowl with the tuna.
Stir everything together until well combined. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set the tuna mixture aside.
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly brush one side of each rye bread slice with vegetable oil, clarified butter, or melted butter.
Place two bread slices butter-side down on the hot skillet. Divide half of the tuna mixture between the two slices, spreading it evenly. Top each with one slice of Swiss cheese.
Place the remaining two bread slices on top, butter-side up. Toast over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
Carefully flip each sandwich and cook the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, cut diagonally if desired, and serve immediately while hot.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

A straightforward tuna melt that works well for a Charlotte weeknight, with all ingredients readily available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Walmart. The stated 15 minutes is honest—chopping celery and onion, mixing mayo, toasting bread, and melting cheese happens fast. Cost per serving runs about $3.50 to $4.00 depending on tuna quality, making it economical for two. The real limitation is that this is a same-night dish; reheated tuna melts turn soggy and unpleasant, so leftovers won't work for a family meal plan.