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    Home » Sandwich » Tuna on Grilled Sourdough

    Published: Jun 11, 2013 · Modified: Jun 14, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

    Tuna on Grilled Sourdough

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    Two tuna sandwich halves on grilled sourdough stacked on top of each other on a wood board.

    Okay I know what you're thinking, everyone knows how to make a tuna sandwich. Well, 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 fancy version of tuna sandwiches served on grilled sourdough bread! YUM!!!

    Tuna on Grilled Sourdough is a fun twist on an old family favorite.

    The inspiration for seasonings came 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! 

    What you need to make this recipe:

    • sliced sourdough bread
    • butter
    • Parmesan cheese
    • canned tuna - I used wild-caught
    • mayonnaise
    • garlic powder
    • onion powder
    • dried dill weed
    • provolone cheese slices
    • lettuce
    • tomato

    How to make Tuna on Grilled Sourdough

    Tuna Filling

    Place the drained tuna to a medium sized bowl.

    Stir in the mayonnaise. Check for desired consistency, you may need more.

    Add garlic and onion powders, stir to combine.

    Add the dill. Stir and set aside. 

    Tuna mixture with mayonnaise and dill weed in a glass bowl.

    Grilled Sourdough

    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.

    Two slices of grilled sourdough bread laying on a wood cutting board.

    Spread tuna mixture on the uncooked side of the bread.

    Add a slice of provolone cheese, lettuce and tomato slices.

    Top with second slice of grilled bread.

    Serve with pasta salad, or a green salad.

    A Tuna on Grilled Sourdough topped with provolone cheese,lettuce and tomato, but in half and stacked on a wood board.

    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! 

    More delicious tuna recipes:

    • Gourmet Tuna Melt - similar but different
    • Healthy Tuna Stuffed Avocado 
    • Tuna Noodle Casserole 

    Enjoy!!

    Tuna on Grilled Sourdough is a fun twist on an old family favorite.

    Tuna on Grilled Sourdough

    Wild caught tuna served on grilled sourdough, mixed with mayonnaise and seasonings, and topped with provolone cheese, lettuce and tomato.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: tuna salad, tuna salad on sourdough
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 634kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounce can wild-caught tuna
    • 5 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
    • 4 slices Provolone cheese or more depending on size
    • 8 slices sourdough bread
    • butter or oil brush on bread
    • freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    • lettuce, tomato, onion slices optional
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    Instructions

    • Place the drained tuna to a medium sized bowl.
    • Stir in the mayonnaise. Check for desired consistency, you may need more.
    • Add garlic and onion powders, stir to combine..
    • Add your dill. Stir and set aside.
    • 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, lettuce and tomato slices.
    • Top with second slice of grilled bread.
    • Serve with pasta salad, or a green salad.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 634kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1146mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 6mg

     

     

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    Comments

    1. Danielle says

      June 11, 2013 at 8:01 pm

      Oh, yum! Yes, you definitely sold me. I need to try a tuna sandwich on sourdough - and grilled - how great!! 🙂

      Reply
    2. Natasha in Oz says

      June 12, 2013 at 12:20 am

      That looks delicious! Pinning this-thank you!

      Best wishes,
      Natasha in Oz

      Reply
    3. Tanya Schroeder says

      June 12, 2013 at 2:13 pm

      I always forget about tuna!!! Thank you for reminding me that there is more to life than turkey sandwiches! I really love the sourdough bread.

      Reply
    4. Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says

      June 14, 2013 at 9:04 am

      I love tuna sandwiches! Looks delicious!

      Reply
    5. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

      June 16, 2013 at 12:14 pm

      Everything 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!

      Reply
    6. Alyssa says

      June 16, 2013 at 7:53 pm

      Looks so yummy I will definitely have to try this. I LOVE sourdough bread.

      Reply
    7. Jeni says

      June 18, 2013 at 11:42 am

      Yum! I love grilled tuna sandwiches! This looks really good!

      Reply
    8. Deanna says

      June 18, 2013 at 5:14 pm

      sandwich looks amazing making it for lunch today, i found you from the blog hop

      Reply
    9. Heather Who Needs a Cape? says

      June 19, 2013 at 8:36 am

      yum! What a great twist on an old fav!

      Thanks for linking it up to Super Sunday - see you next week!

      Reply
    10. Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry! says

      June 19, 2013 at 4:17 pm

      Stopping 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!

      Reply
    11. Anyonita says

      June 24, 2013 at 3:02 am

      Oh, 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!

      Reply
    12. megan@homemade ginger says

      June 25, 2013 at 8:28 am

      looks so yummy and healthy!
      I would be honored if you share this at my link party, Ginger Jamboree!

      Reply
    13. Adelina Priddis says

      June 27, 2013 at 7:54 am

      I love tuna sandwiches! Yours sounds wonderful with the sourdough bread.
      Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friday

      Reply
    14. Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says

      June 28, 2013 at 7:39 am

      The 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!

      Reply

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