Make a classic tuna sandwich for lunch. To turn it into a tuna melt, simply toast the bread, then top one with cheese and grill until bubbling
Prep:10 mins
Serves 2
For the tuna salad 145g can tuna (sunflower oil, olive oil or spring water are all fine), drained if needed½ stick of celery, peeled, and finely diced ½ small red onion, finely diced 1 tbsp mayonnaisesmall pinch of paprika, optional
STEP 1To make the tuna salad tip all the ingredients into a bowl, season with a little salt and lots of pepper and use a fork to mash everything together until completely mixed. Will keep covered and chilled for a day.STEP 2To assemble the sandwiches pile and spread the tuna salad over two slices of the bread. Add the cucumber and lettuce, then spread the remaining slices with the mayonnaise and use them to top the sandwiches. Press down on the sandwiches lightly, then halve (rectangles or triangles) and serve. Best eaten straightaway or pack into a reusable plastic container for lunch.
