Lemon-Dill Tuna Melt Sandwiches

A slight twist on the traditional tuna melt. Lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh dill add a nice zing to a classic favorite.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 296 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
• 6 slices Swiss cheese
• 6 slices white bread
• 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemon zest

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange bread in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Step 2

Toast bread lightly on both sides in preheated oven, about 1 minute per side.

Step 3

Mix tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, and dill in a bowl. Spread tuna mixture evenly over each slice of bread. Arrange tomato slices over tuna mixture and top with Swiss cheese.

Step 4

Return baking sheet to oven and broil until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes more.