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Tuna Melt
United States
History
An American diner classic from the mid-20th century — legend credits a Woolworth's lunch counter in Charleston, where a bowl of tuna salad tipped onto a grilling cheese sandwich and a star was born.
Ingredients
- Sourdough or rye bread
- Canned tuna
- Mayonnaise
- Celery, diced
- Red onion, minced
- Cheddar or American cheese
- Butter
How to Make
- 1Mix the tuna with mayo, celery and red onion.
- 2Pile onto bread and top with cheese.
- 3Butter the outside and grill in a skillet until golden and the cheese melts.
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