Tarragon Tuna Melt

kittycatmom's Note:

This is our favorite tuna melt. The added greens and tarragon take this sandwich over the top! Give it a try!!!

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 thinly sliced green onion , including the greens
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons choppedfresh tarragon leaves or 2 teaspoons dried tarragon , crumbled
• zest of one lemon
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄8; teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄3; cup mayonnaise
• 2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna , well drained and flaked
• 8 slices French bread (or your favorite bread) or 8 slices Italian bread (or your favorite bread)
• 1 thinly sliced tomato (8 slices)
• 4 ounces grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)
• 2 tablespoons softened butter

Directions:

1. Mix the green onion, parsley, tarragon, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and mayonnaise in a medium sized bowl. Add the drained tuna, mixing with a fork to break up the flakes.
2. Lay out four slices of bread. Divide the tuna mixture evenly onto the slices. Top each bread slice with tomato slices and grated cheese.
3. Spread one side of the remaining four bread slices with butter.
4. Place bread slices, buttered side up, on top of the cheese.
5. Heat a large griddle, on medium heat.
6. Place the sandwiches, buttered side down, onto the hot griddle. Gently spread butter on top of the bread slices.
7. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until nicely browned on one side.
8. Carefully turn them to the other side. Cook for another 3 minutes or so, until the second side is browned.
9. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Darkhunter]

Outstanding! I really enjoy a good tuna melt, and this didn't disappoint. The tarragon and the Dijon made a perfect match and elevated this sandwich beyond five *****! Thnx for sharing your recipe, kittycatmom. Made for the French Forum's Herb/Spice of the Month tag game.

[Chabear01]

Darn all I can give this is 5 lousy stars and it sure deserves more than that. I made this a few weeks back for KK's Going Green Event before falling ill, and am so glad this was a dish I actually got to eat. I made this almost exactly per the recipe except that like Lauralie I used the tuna in the packets, have developed quite a taste for that, and on the sandwich added some radish sprouts I had extra of, and due to dietary restrictions didn't use any tomato. Tuna Melts are one of my favorite lunch items when I go to restaraunts and never thought to make it at home, but now that I have this recipe with its refreshing and flavorful ingredients I won't be ordering it out anymore. Thank you dear for a super sandwich.

[lauralie41]

Wonderful tuna sandwich! I used the tuna in a pouch and loved the dressing. The tarragon and lemon juice add a nice fresh flavor. Had italian bread on hand and liked the white cheddar and tomato on the sandwich. This recipe is a definite keeper! Made and reviewed for KC's Recipe Tag Game.