Tarragon Tuna Melt

Ingredients

• 1 thinly sliced green onion, including the greens
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
• zest of one lemon
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise

• 2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna, well drained and flaked
• 8 slices French bread or Italian bread (or your favorite bread)
• 1 thinly sliced tomato (8 slices)
• 4 ounces grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)
• 2 tablespoons softened butter

Directions

1. 1

   Mix the green onion, parsley, tarragon, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and mayonnaise in a medium sized bowl. Add the drained tuna, mixing with a fork to break up the flakes.

2. 2

   Lay out four slices of bread. Divide the tuna mixture evenly onto the slices. Top each bread slice with tomato slices and grated cheese.

3. 3

   Spread one side of the remaining four bread slices with butter.

4. 4

   Place bread slices, buttered side up, on top of the cheese.

5. 5

   Heat a large griddle, on medium heat.

6. 6

   Place the sandwiches, buttered side down, onto the hot griddle. Gently spread butter on top of the bread slices.

7. 7

   Cook for about 3 minutes, or until nicely browned on one side.

8. 8

   Carefully turn them to the other side. Cook for another 3 minutes or so, until the second side is browned.

9. 9

   Serve immediately.