Ingredients
For the tuna melts:
- 2 cooked tuna fillets, broken into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons jarred roasted red peppers, diced
- 2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 thick slices rye bread
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
For the Romaine salad:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 4 to 6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 cup ruby red grapefruit segments
- 1/3 cup candied walnuts, pecans or peanuts
Directions
Preheat broiler.
For tuna melts:
In a medium bowl, combine tuna, pesto, red peppers, mayonnaise, and Parmesan. Mix well and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Spoon tuna mixture onto bread slices and place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Top the tuna with cheese. Broil 2 minutes, until cheese melts.
For the salad:
In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar and mustard and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Arrange lettuce on a serving plate and top with grapefruit segments and walnuts. Pour dressing over salad and serve.
















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By glorybee_rn_103...
West Allis, WI
on September 01, 2010
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The Tuna Melts were incredible. Lots of wonderful flavors. The salad was good but I ruined it with the dressing. I wont every make it again. My husband likes anything and he didn't like that.
By shannamatteo_10...
tallahassee, FL
on July 10, 2010
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This is great anytime - summer or winter. Best tuna melt ever! Will have to try this on sourdough, Crystal.
By crystal_lbell_1...
Seabrook, 80
on April 06, 2010
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I love this recipe, all the flavors come together amazing! I used sourdough instead of rye!!! A must try, everyone will be asking your for this recipe!!!!
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