Artichoke Tuna Melt

Name: Artichoke Tuna Melt
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 garlic clove, halved; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 cans (5 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water; 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped; 1 cup fresh baby spinach; 2 plum tomatoes, sliced; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Artichokes, spinach and a lemony mayonnaise give this melt an advantage over ordinary tuna salad sandwiches. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, halved
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cans (5 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 cup fresh baby spinach
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

Cut bread in half lengthwise (save one half for another use). Brush bread with oil. Place cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Rub cut sides of garlic clove over bread; discard garlic.
In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, garlic powder and pepper. Stir in tuna and artichokes.
Arrange spinach over bread; top with tuna mixture, tomatoes and cheese. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into six slices.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 533 calories, 31g fat (6g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 1070mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein.

Originally published as Mediterranean Tuna Aioli Melt in Simple & Delicious February/March 2011

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Rhoni347

Apr 11, 2017

Love, love, loved this. This elevates the tuna melt to another level! Also, it's super easy! Try it!
darcien007

Aug 30, 2011

This is soooooooo good! Has anyone tried using basil instead of spinach? Has anyone tried this with ready made garlic bread?
LyndaJane

Jul 22, 2011

This is super delicious! I love the garlic taste mixed in with the tuna. Sometimes I don't have time to fix the toast and stack the spinach, tomato, and cheese especially if I want to take it in a bagged lunch. So I just eat the tuna mixture with crackers and it is still really yummy. Then I might eat a spinach side salad so I still get my veggies.
2littlemonkeys

Apr 19, 2011

My husband and I LOVED this recipe. It was pretty messy, I think we could have made twice as much by just spreading the tuna mixture a little thinner, but it tasted very good. What a great way to use canned tuna and make a great meal!
Loves2Share

Mar 11, 2011

After it toppled over for me the first two times, I'd recommend cutting the bread in half before sticking it in the oven for the second time. Place the two sides side-by-side to hold each other up. Today I'm lucky enough to clean tuna and tomato out of my oven. :- Aside from that little problem, I'd definitely make it again. :)
livingfree

Feb 6, 2011

This is a keeper. Even my husband liked it!!