# Tuna melt sandwich (from Food Network)

Video: [Ina Garten's Ultimate Tuna Melts | Barefoot Contessa | Food Network](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLWEmzapmbM) by [Food Network](https://www.youtube.com/@FoodNetwork).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.20 per serving, ~$8.40 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$11.80* per serving (74%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario sandwich or burger at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- some spanish tuna _(amount estimated)_
- some celery _(amount estimated)_
- some scallions _(amount estimated)_
- 3 tbsp fresh dill
- some lemon juice _(amount estimated)_
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp anchovy paste
- 4 slices white bread
- some emmenthaler swiss cheese _(amount estimated)_
- some micro greens _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [0:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLWEmzapmbM&t=4s) Break up the spanish tuna in a large bowl with a fork.
2. [0:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLWEmzapmbM&t=23s) Add diced celery to the bowl.
3. [0:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLWEmzapmbM&t=30s) Add scallions to the bowl.
4. [0:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLWEmzapmbM&t=36s) Add fresh dill to the bowl.
5. [1:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLWEmzapmbM&t=72s) Pour in fresh lemon juice.
6. [1:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLWEmzapmbM&t=75s) Season with salt and pepper, then mix.
7. [1:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLWEmzapmbM&t=84s) In a separate bowl, add mayonnaise.
8. [1:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLWEmzapmbM&t=89s) Add anchovy paste to the mayonnaise and mix.
9. [1:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLWEmzapmbM&t=97s) Add the mayonnaise mixture to the tuna and stir to combine.
10. [2:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLWEmzapmbM&t=142s) Toast four slices of white bread and place them on a baking sheet.
11. [2:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLWEmzapmbM&t=146s) Pile the tuna salad mixture onto each piece of toasted bread.
12. [2:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLWEmzapmbM&t=156s) Top the tuna salad with grated Emmenthaler Swiss cheese.
13. [2:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLWEmzapmbM&t=167s) Broil in the oven until the cheese melts and is bubbly.
14. [3:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLWEmzapmbM&t=215s) Remove from the oven and transfer the tuna melts to a serving platter.
15. [3:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLWEmzapmbM&t=236s) Garnish the top of each tuna melt with micro greens.

## Equipment

- bowl
- fork
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring cup
- baking sheet
- oven
- spatula

## What the video didn't say

- exact weights for tuna, celery, scallions, cheese, and micro greens
- broiler temperature setting

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