Tuna Club Melt

A Tuna Club Melt is a warm, open-faced sandwich that elevates the classic tuna salad by topping it with melted cheese, often under a broiler. It typically features tuna salad (tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion) piled on toasted bread like rye or sourdough, then covered with a slice of cheese such as Swiss or Cheddar. This hearty dish is a staple of American diner and deli cuisine, particularly popular in the Northeastern United States.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the bread. It provides a good source of omega-3 fatty acids from the tuna and calcium from the melted cheese, with a typical serving containing roughly 400-600 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	580 kcal
Protein	38 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	34 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	1250 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin D	2.5 mcg
Calcium	280 mg
Iron	2.8 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	8 mg
Vitamin B12	2.2 mcg
Selenium	65 mcg

Per 1 sandwich (approx. 220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the Tuna Club Melt is a quintessential example of mid-20th century American comfort food, reflecting the post-war popularity of canned tuna and the diner tradition of hearty, hot sandwiches. Nutritionally, it's interesting as a way to increase the palatability and calorie density of canned fish, transforming a simple pantry staple into a more substantial and satisfying meal.