Tuna and Cheese Open-Faced Sandwich

A quick 15-minute tuna and cheese open-faced sandwich featuring creamy tuna spread, fresh herbs, and toasted country bread.

Ingredients

• 2 cans tuna in olive oil
• 100 g cream cheese
• 1 bunch chives
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• 2 small dried onions
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 0.25 lemon
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 4 slices bread
• as needed olive oil
• optional cherry tomatoes

Instructions

1. 1Chop the small dried onions

   

   Place the small dried onions on a wooden cutting board and chop them into small pieces using a chefs knife.

   Tip: Keep your fingertips tucked inward while holding the onion to ensure safe and even chopping.
2. 2Chop the chives

   

   Gather the fresh chives and finely chop them into small pieces on the wooden cutting board using your knife.

   Tip: Use a sharp chefs knife to prevent bruising the delicate herbs while cutting.
3. 3Chop the parsley leaves

   

   Take the fresh parsley leaves and chop them finely into small pieces on the wooden cutting board.

   Tip: Ensure the parsley is dry before chopping to prevent it from sticking to the knife blade.
4. 4Add drained tuna to the bowl

   

   Take two cans of drained tuna, specifically olive oil packed ones, and pour them into a clear glass mixing bowl.

   Tip: Make sure to drain the tuna thoroughly to keep the final spread creamy rather than watery.
5. 5Add cream cheese

   

   Add about one hundred grams of cream cheese directly into the glass mixing bowl containing the drained tuna.

   Tip: Bring the cream cheese to room temperature beforehand so it mixes smoothly with the tuna.
6. 6Add chopped herbs and shallots

   

   Add the previously chopped chives, parsley, and shallots into the glass mixing bowl along with the tuna and cream cheese.

   Tip: Distribute the herbs evenly over the mixture to ensure every bite has consistent flavor.
7. 7Add Dijon Mustard

   

   Add 1 coffee spoon of Dijon mustard to the mixing bowl containing the drained tuna, cream cheese, chives, parsley, and shallots.

   Tip: Dijon mustard adds a subtle sharpness that balances the richness of the cream cheese and tuna.
8. 8Add Lemon Juice

   

   Squeeze a moderate amount of lemon juice, about a quarter of a lemon, over the ingredients in the mixing bowl to brighten the flavor and reduce the richnesscite: 1.

   Tip: Fresh lemon juice works best to cut through the creaminess of the cheese.
9. 9Season with Salt and Pepper

   

   Sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste into the bowl to enhance all the combined flavors before mixingcite: 1.

   Tip: Season gradually and taste the mixture to get the seasoning just right.
10. 10Mix the Ingredients

    

    Use a spoon to thoroughly combine all the ingredients in the glass bowl until they form a smooth and creamy tuna cheese spreadcite: 1.

    Tip: Ensure the cream cheese and tuna are fully blended for an even texture.
11. 11Fry the Bread Slices

    

    Heat olive oil in a pan and place bread slices into it, frying both sides until they become crispy and golden browncite: 1.

    Tip: You can also use an air fryer and spray some oil to achieve a crispy texture if preferredcite: 1.
12. 12Spread and Serve

    

    Take the toasted bread slices and generously spread the prepared tuna cheese mixture on top. Serve with cherry tomatoes on the side, or cut into smaller pieces as an appetizer.

    Tip: You can replace the parsley leaves with dill and add salmon if you want to switch up the flavor profile.

Storage & Preparation

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