Ingredients

  • 1 thinly sliced green onion, including the greens
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 2 teaspoons 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 your favorite bread) or 8 slices Italian bread (or your favorite bread)
  • 1 thinly sliced tomatoes (8 slices)
  • 4 ounces grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter

Method

  • 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.
  • Lay out four slices of bread. Divide the tuna mixture evenly onto the slices. Top each bread slice with tomato slices and grated cheese.
  • Spread one side of the remaining four bread slices with butter.
  • Place bread slices, buttered side up, on top of the cheese.
  • Heat a large griddle, on medium heat.
  • Place the sandwiches, buttered side down, onto the hot griddle. Gently spread butter on top of the bread slices.
  • Cook for about 3 minutes, or until nicely browned on one side.
  • Carefully turn them to the other side. Cook for another 3 minutes or so, until the second side is browned.
  • Serve immediately.