Tuna, Tomato Melt

Ingredients

4 (3 Ounce) Pouches White Albacore Tuna, Drained

3 Tablespoons Mayonnaise, Plus More For Spreading

2 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard

2 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Red Onion, Or More To Taste

4 Tablespoons Chopped Capers

1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

1/4 Teaspoon Fresh Or Dried Thyme Leaves

Sea Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper To Taste

6 Slices Artisan or Sourdough Bread Thick Cut

6 Thin Slices Tomato

6 Large Slices Gruyere, White Cheddar, Or Provolone Cheese

Directions

• Set the oven to broil and move the rack to the highest position.

• Broil Lightly buttered bread on both sides first. then….

• In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, red onion, capers, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper and stir thoroughly until combined. Leave the tuna in slightly large chunks, if possible.

• Arrange bread on a baking sheet and spread mayonnaise on each slice. Divide tuna salad evenly among slices, then top each with 2 slices of tomato and 1 slice of cheese.

• Broil tuna melts until cheese is golden brown and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve warm.