Broiled Tuna Cranberry Melt on Pumpernickel

Ingredients

- 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 8 slices pumpernickel bread
- 1 cup leafy greens (such as arugula or baby spinach), washed and dried
- 4 leaves lettuce
- 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or Swiss)
- 1 teaspoon Spanish paprika
- 8 cucumber slices
- 1 cup fresh herbs (parsley, basil), for garnish
- Pita chips, for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare Tuna Mixture
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, dried cranberries, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and chopped celery. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh chives, and dill. Mix until well combined, creating a creamy and textured tuna salad.

2. Assemble the Open-Faced Melts
Place the pumpernickel bread slices on a clean surface. Evenly distribute the tuna mixture onto each slice, spreading it to cover the surface evenly.

3. Add Leafy Greens & Cheese
Top each slice with a small handful of leafy greens and a leaf of lettuce. Sprinkle the grated cheese generously over each open-faced sandwich, allowing it to cover the tuna mixture.

4. Broil
Preheat the broiler in your oven. Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and carefully place under the broiler on the middle rack. Broil for about 3–4 minutes, keeping a close eye on them to ensure the cheese melts and turns golden brown without burning.

5. Season & Garnish
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle each sandwich with a pinch of Spanish paprika for an extra kick of flavor. Garnish with cucumber slices and a mix of fresh herbs.

6. Serve
Transfer the sandwiches to a serving plate and arrange pita chips alongside them. Optionally, add more leafy greens on the side if desired.

Total Time

PT20M
20 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Tuna Melt, Broiled Sandwich, Cranberry Tuna, Pumpernickel Bread, Lunch Recipe, Easy Lunch, Homemade Sandwich, Gourmet Lunch, Cheese Melt, Quick Meal

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1,260

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