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Classic Tuna Melt

Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
12

11 things you may not have.

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Ingredients

Servings
4 servings
Amounts
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie)
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped dill
  • 1 Tbsp. drained capers or chopped pickled jalapeños, plus 1 Tbsp. brine
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 7-oz. jar oil-packed tuna fillets or one and a half 5-oz. cans oil-packed tuna, drained
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, room temperature
  • 8 slices Pullman or sourdough bread
  • 4 slices American cheese or sharp cheddar
  • Dill pickles, kettle-style potato chips (preferably Cape Cod), and hot sauce (preferably Frank’s; for serving)
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