High Protein Classic Tuna Melt

Elevate your lunchtime routine with this High Protein Classic Tuna Melt—a modern twist on a beloved comfort food. Packed with protein from flaky canned tuna and creamy Greek yogurt, this recipe is both nutritious and satisfying. The zesty blend of lemon juice, crunchy celery, tangy dill pickles, and sharp red onion adds layers of flavor and texture to the savory tuna filling. Sandwiched between buttery, golden-crisp slices of whole grain bread and oozing with melted cheddar cheese, this hearty meal comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy weekdays or a quick, wholesome lunch. Whether you're looking for a high-protein recipe or simply craving a warm, cheesy tuna melt, this dish delivers all the classic flavors with a healthy twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 5 oz cans canned tuna, drained
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.25 cup chopped celery
• 0.25 cup chopped red onion
• 0.25 cup chopped dill pickles
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 whole grain bread slices
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice.

Step 2

Add the chopped celery, red onion, and dill pickles to the tuna mixture. Stir until well combined.

Step 3

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 4

Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.

Step 5

Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of whole grain bread.

Step 6

Place two slices of buttered bread, buttered side down, on the heated skillet.

Step 7

Evenly distribute the tuna mixture over the two slices and top each with 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 8

Top the sandwiches with the remaining two bread slices, buttered side up.

Step 9

Cook the sandwiches for 3-5 minutes on each side or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese has melted.

Step 10

Slice each sandwich in half and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(856.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1598.0

Total Fat 90.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 333.0mg	0%
Sodium 4416.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.2g	0%
Total Sugars 14.1g
Protein 128.3g	0%

Vitamin D 759.8IU	0%
Calcium 1144.4mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 1374.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 31.9%

Carbs: 17.6%