Spicy Tuna Melt Calabrian Chili

# Ingredient List:

→ Tuna Salad

01 - 1 (5 oz) can tuna in water, drained

02 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

03 - 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt

04 - 1 celery stalk, finely diced

05 - 1 tablespoon red onion, finely diced

06 - 1 tablespoon Calabrian chili peppers in oil, finely chopped

07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

08 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

09 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Sandwich Assembly

10 - 4 slices sourdough bread

11 - 4 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese

12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Garnish

13 - 2 teaspoons Calabrian chili oil

14 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, diced celery, diced red onion, chopped Calabrian chili peppers, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then mix thoroughly until well blended.

02 - Lay out all four sourdough bread slices on a clean work surface and spread softened butter evenly on one side of each slice.

03 - Place two buttered bread slices on the work surface with buttered side facing down. Divide the tuna salad mixture equally between the two slices, spreading evenly. Top each with two slices of cheese.

04 - Cover each filled bread slice with a remaining buttered slice, positioning buttered side facing upward to ensure even toasting.

05 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat until moderately hot. Place both sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side, pressing gently with a spatula until the bread achieves a golden-brown color. Flip carefully and cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and the bread is uniformly golden.

06 - Transfer sandwiches to serving plates. Drizzle each sandwich with 1 teaspoon of Calabrian chili oil and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Slice diagonally in half and serve immediately while cheese is still hot.

# Expert Advice:

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It's ready in 25 minutes flat, which means you can go from craving it to eating it faster than takeout arrives.
The Calabrian chili gives you this lingering warmth that doesn't overwhelm—just keeps building as you eat.
It's elegant enough for lunch with someone you want to impress, casual enough for solo eating straight over the sink.

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Don't skip draining the tuna properly—watery tuna salad is a soggy sandwich waiting to happen, and you want that filling to stay cohesive and creamy.
The butter on the outside of the bread is what creates that crispy, golden exterior, so don't skimp or you'll end up with pale bread that feels rubbery instead of toasted.

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