Okay I know what you’re thinking….everyone knows how to make a tuna sandwich. Yes and No. There are the tuna sandwiches that your mom mixed with crunchy things, and slapped between two slices of wonder bread…..
and there are the gourmet version of tuna sandwiches served on grilled sourdough bread! YUM!!! To achieve a green light I must now say Tuna on Grilled Sourdough 🙂 I have realized something about myself, you may have noticed it as well. When I am running around like a chicken with it’s head cut off trying to do 10,000 different things at once, I go back to my old favorites. Sandwiches served on grilled sourdough bread are another one of my favorite things to eat at Marie Callender’s Restaurant when I worked there. They should serious start paying me for advertizing!
That will never happen, because I am about to bash them 🙂 I am talking about the good old days, back in the 80’s when all of the food was freshly prepared without MSG and other crazy ingredients added!!! Just look at this beauty…..
There might be a few extra calories in this sandwich because of the cheeses, but it is so worth it! I have specified wild caught tuna, but that is a personal choice. I choose to use it because there are mean awful companies that scoop up their tuna in a net, and kill innocent dolphins in the process 🙁 Yes, it is more expensive…but I prefer not to eat Flipper! This is the brand and size of can that I am using to serve 4 people…..
wow, that is almost life sized! The actual inspiration for seasonings, I learned from my friend Brenda when I lived on Kauai. She made tuna sandwiches for her daughter’s birthday party, and I fell in love with the flavors! I usually use Pampered Chef’s Dill Mix, but any dill will work.
In other news, we finally have sunshine <insert happy dance here>!
I did not know that Locust trees dropped so much “stuff” on the ground BEFORE I planted it! Look, I even have patio furniture again…..
Yes, the colors on the outside…match the colors on the inside! Hopefully I can put the table together this week and be able to use it to help me grill some yummy food this weekend!!! I have nowhere to set down dishes. What are you plans for this weekend?
Tuna on Grilled Sourdough
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| Serves | 4 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 15 minutes |
| Total time | 25 minutes |
| Meal type | Main Course |
Ingredients
- 12 Ounce can wild-caught tuna
- 5 - 6 Tablespoons mayonnaise (packed in water is sometimes drier than packed in oil)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed (or dill mix)
- 8 Slices sourdough bread
- butter or oil (brush on bread)
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- lettuce, tomato, onion slices
Directions
 Add the drained tuna to a medium sized bowl. | |
 Add mayonnaise. Check for desired consistency, you may need more. | |
 Add garlic and onion powders. | |
 Add your dill. Stir and set aside. Season with salt and pepper if desired. | |
 Brush butter or oil on one side of the sourdough bread slice. | |
 Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. | |
 Place cheese side down on a heated skillet. Cook until golden brown. Remove to plate. | |
 Spread tuna mixture on the uncooked side of the bread. | |
 Add a slice of provolone cheese. | |
 Add lettuce. | |
 Add tomato slices and onion if using. | |
 Top with second slice of grilled bread. | |
 Serve with pasta salad, or a green salad. | |
You can find this recipe partying at these Parties this week!
Danielle says
June 11, 2013 at 8:01 pmOh, yum! Yes, you definitely sold me. I need to try a tuna sandwich on sourdough – and grilled – how great!! 🙂
Natasha in Oz says
June 12, 2013 at 12:20 amThat looks delicious! Pinning this-thank you!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
Tanya Schroeder says
June 12, 2013 at 2:13 pmI always forget about tuna!!! Thank you for reminding me that there is more to life than turkey sandwiches! I really love the sourdough bread.
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
June 14, 2013 at 9:04 amI love tuna sandwiches! Looks delicious!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
June 16, 2013 at 12:14 pmEverything is better on sourdough! I love tuna sandwiches but never order them out because of all the mayo. I forget to make them at home, but you have inspired me to make tuna salad for lunch this week!
Alyssa says
June 16, 2013 at 7:53 pmLooks so yummy I will definitely have to try this. I LOVE sourdough bread.
Jeni says
June 18, 2013 at 11:42 amYum! I love grilled tuna sandwiches! This looks really good!
Deanna says
June 18, 2013 at 5:14 pmsandwich looks amazing making it for lunch today, i found you from the blog hop
Heather Who Needs a Cape? says
June 19, 2013 at 8:36 amyum! What a great twist on an old fav!
Thanks for linking it up to Super Sunday – see you next week!
Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry! says
June 19, 2013 at 4:17 pmStopping over from What’s In Your Kitchen Wednesday! I saw your sandwich on the link party and was intrigued. I love, love, LOVE grilled sandwiches. And you totally sold me with the dill in there, too. Can’t wait to make it!
Anyonita says
June 24, 2013 at 3:02 amOh, Lisa! 🙂 I LOVE sourdough! And with tuna? Yes, please! 🙂 Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers! Please be sure to stop back by the party and check out some of the other links!
megan@homemade ginger says
June 25, 2013 at 8:28 amlooks so yummy and healthy!
I would be honored if you share this at my link party, Ginger Jamboree!
Adelina Priddis says
June 27, 2013 at 7:54 amI love tuna sandwiches! Yours sounds wonderful with the sourdough bread.
Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friday
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
June 28, 2013 at 7:39 amThe brown on that toast, is perfect! Nothing like the perfectly toasted sandwich! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #18!
~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!