Tuna on English

Elevate your lunch game with this quick and satisfying "Tuna on English" recipe, a delightful twist on the classic tuna melt. Perfectly toasted English muffins serve as the base for a creamy, flavor-packed tuna salad made with Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, and a touch of fresh parsley. Topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese, the result is a warm, savory open-faced sandwich that's ready in just 15 minutes. Ideal for busy weekdays or a casual brunch, this dish pairs beautifully with a crisp side salad. Simple, hearty, and bursting with flavor, "Tuna on English" is the ultimate comfort food with a gourmet flair. Keywords: Tuna melt, quick lunch idea, English muffin recipes, easy tuna recipe, open-faced sandwich.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces English muffins
• 1 can (5 oz) Canned tuna (in water or oil, drained)
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 stalk Celery (finely diced)
• 2 tablespoons Red onion (finely diced)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 4 slices Cheddar cheese (sliced)
• 1 tablespoon Butter (softened)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven's broiler on high or set your toaster oven to the 'toast' function.

Step 2

Slice the English muffins in half and spread a thin layer of butter on the cut side of each half.

Step 3

Place the buttered English muffins cut side up on a baking sheet and toast under the broiler for 1-2 minutes or in a toaster oven until lightly golden. Be careful not to burn them.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely diced celery, red onion, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 5

Remove the toasted English muffins from the oven or toaster and evenly distribute the tuna mixture onto all four halves.

Step 6

Top each tuna-covered English muffin with a slice of cheddar cheese.

Step 7

Return the baking sheet to the oven under the broiler and broil for another 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 8

Carefully remove from the oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm, optionally garnished with additional parsley or a side of fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(557.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1386.3

Total Fat 80.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 231.0mg	0%
Sodium 2699.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 97.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g	0%
Total Sugars 14.0g
Protein 71.0g	0%

Vitamin D 146.4IU	0%
Calcium 890.9mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 685.8mg	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: 51.9%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 27.8%