Best Open Faced Tuna Sandwiches Recipes

Open-Faced Tuna Sandwiches with Arugula and Sweet-Pickle Mayonnaise image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely diced sweet pickles (about 2 pickles)
4 (4 to 6-ounce) albacore tuna steaks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, for drizzling, plus 1/4 cup
4 teaspoons herbs de Provence
4 slices sharp white Cheddar
1 (1-pound) loaf ciabatta bread, halved horizontally (see Cook's Note)
2 cups arugula, thinly sliced

Steps:

For the mayonnaise: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sweet pickles until smooth. For the sandwiches: Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Season the tuna with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with the herbs de Provence. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Place a slice of cheese on each piece of fish during the last minute of grilling. Using a pastry brush, brush the bottom half of the bread with 1/4 cup of olive oil. Cut into 4 pieces, each about 4-inches long and 3-inches wide. Grill, cut side down, for 30 seconds to 1 minute until toasted and golden.
Spread the grilled bread with the sweet pickle mayonnaise. Place a tuna steak on top. Top with the arugula and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

Open-Faced Tuna Sandwiches image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (6-1/8 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup chopped apple
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup Miracle Whip
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 slices bread, toasted
4 slices Monterey Jack or Muenster Cheese

Steps:

In a bowl, combine tuna, apple, onion, walnuts, salad dressing, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Spread on bread; top with a cheese slice. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

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Open-Faced Tuna Tea Sandwiches with White Bean Spread image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
4 ounces mascarpone, room temperature
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 small lemons)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 small lemons)
One 6.7-ounce jar tuna packed in olive oil, drained and flaked
2 ribs celery with leaves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped fennel or 1 teaspoon fennel seed
2 tablespoons finely chopped fennel fronds
2 tablespoons finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon capers, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (1 small lemon)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 English muffins, halved, lightly toasted
1/4 cup baby arugula

Steps:

For the white bean spread: Combine the cannellini beans, mascarpone, salt and lemon zest in a food processor. Process for 30 seconds, until a paste forms. With the machine running, add the olive oil and lemon juice; continue processing until smooth, another 30 seconds. Transfer the spread to a bowl and set aside while you make the tuna salad.
For the tuna salad: In a medium bowl, stir together the tuna, celery, fennel, fennel fronds, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
To assemble: Spread each English muffin half with 2 tablespoons of the white bean spread. Add 5 or 6 arugula leaves and top with 2 tablespoons of the tuna salad. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil. Serve.