Tuna Melt Recipe - (4.3/5)

Ingredients

• Tuna Salad and Assembly:
• 1 English hothouse cucumber, sliced 1/8” thick
• 1 habanero chile or 2 jalapeños, halved
• 1 sprig dill
• 1 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 5-ounces cans water-packed solid white tuna, drained
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1/4 English hothouse cucumber, peeled, chopped
• 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
• 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise, divided
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Hot sauce
• 8 slices challah, toasted
• 4 ounces cheddar, sliced
• Iceberg lettuce leaves