Tuna Melt & Pickled Onion

• Tuna(400 g)
• Mayonnaise(4 tbsp)
• Dijon Mustard(1 tbsp)
• Black pepper(½ tsp)
• Cheddar cheese(120 g)
• Bread(8 slices)
• Butter(2 tbsp)
• Pickled Onions(80 g)
• Lettuce(1)
• Olive oil(1 tbsp)
• Vinegar(1 tbsp)
• Salt(½ tsp)

Method

1. 1

   Drain {Tuna} well. In a bowl, mix {Tuna}, {Mayonnaise}, {Dijon Mustard}, and {Black pepper} until creamy and evenly combined. Grate the {Cheddar cheese}.

   ~10 min

2. 2

   Spread the tuna mixture over 4 slices of {Bread}, top with {Pickled Onions} and the {Cheddar cheese}, then close with the remaining 4 slices of {Bread}. Lightly butter the outsides with {Butter}.

   ~4 min

3. 3

   Cook the sandwiches in a large skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until the bread is golden and crisp and the cheese has melted through.

   ~8 min

4. 4

   While the sandwiches cook, toss torn {Lettuce} with {Olive oil}, {Vinegar}, and {Salt}.

5. 5

   Slice the tuna melts in half and serve hot with the dressed lettuce on the side.

   ~6 min