Classic Open-Faced Tuna Melt - Live Learn Lovewell

Name: Classic Open-Faced Tuna Melt - Live Learn Lovewell
Ingredients: 2 English muffins, buttered on the cut side; 10 oz (2 tins) canned tuna; 2 tbsp capers, drained; 1/2 onion, finely diced; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; Parsley; Juice of 1 lemon; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; Salt and pepper to taste; 4 oz sharp cheddar, grated; In a skillet, lightly toast the English muffins, cut-side down, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. You can also do this in a tray like I’ve done below.; In a bowl, mix the tuna, capers, red onion, celery, basil, parsley, lemon juice, and mayonnaise until just combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.; Divvy up the tuna salad into four equal portions onto each English muffin half. Top with cheddar cheese.; If using skillet, return to it with 1 tbsp water. Cover with lid and cook for 2 minutes until cheese begins to melt. If using toaster oven, toast for 4-5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.; Garnish with extra lemon and serve. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

2 English muffins, buttered on the cut side
10 oz (2 tins) canned tuna
2 tbsp capers, drained
1/2 onion, finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
Parsley
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste
4 oz sharp cheddar, grated
In a skillet, lightly toast the English muffins, cut-side down, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. You can also do this in a tray like I’ve done below.
In a bowl, mix the tuna, capers, red onion, celery, basil, parsley, lemon juice, and mayonnaise until just combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Divvy up the tuna salad into four equal portions onto each English muffin half. Top with cheddar cheese.
If using skillet, return to it with 1 tbsp water. Cover with lid and cook for 2 minutes until cheese begins to melt. If using toaster oven, toast for 4-5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
Garnish with extra lemon and serve. Enjoy!