Golden sourdough sandwich with spicy tuna salad, melted cheddar, and fresh toppings. A quick and satisfying comfort classic.
# What You'll Need:
→ Spicy Tuna Salad
01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
02 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
06 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional
08 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Sandwich Assembly
09 - 8 slices sourdough bread
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese
12 - 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced, optional
# How to Make It:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
02 - Lay out sourdough bread slices and spread softened butter evenly on one side of each slice.
03 - Place 4 bread slices with unbuttered side facing up. Divide spicy tuna salad evenly among them. Top each with shredded cheese and tomato slices if desired.
04 - Cover each sandwich with remaining bread slices, positioning buttered side outward.
05 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches in skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Slice sandwiches in half diagonally and serve immediately while hot.