Tuna Melt Sandwich

By nurseliz

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 2 6-ounce cans albacore tuna
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced basil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 ciabatta rolls, split
• Dijon mustard and mayonnaise, for spreading
• 8 1/4-inch-thick slices of Swiss or cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
• 16 1/8-inch-thick lengthwise slices of kosher dill pickle
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• Directions

Preparation

Step 1

1
In a medium bowl, mix the tuna with the onion, olive oil, vinegar, basil and crushed red pepper. Season with salt and pepper.
2
Heat a panini press or griddle. Spread the cut sides of the rolls with mustard and mayonnaise and top each roll half with a slice of cheese. Spread the tuna salad on the bottoms and cover with the pickles. Close the sandwiches and spread the outsides of the rolls with the butter.
3
Add the sandwiches to the press and cook over moderate heat until the cheese is melted, about 6 minutes. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve.