Northern Lights Grilled Tuna Melt with Farfalle Salad
February 3, 2024
Created by Joan Donatelle, one of our FoodE Experts!
SERVINGS
8
PREP TIME
40 min
Ingredients
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6ounces farfalle pasta
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½cup Italian vinaigrette
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1cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
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Sea salt, to taste
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Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
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1(6-ounce can) solid white tuna
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½cup mayonnaise
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1tablespoon lemon juice
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2tablespoons red onion, minced
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1teaspoon L&B Northern Lights Seasoning
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8slices ciabatta bread
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¼pound Trugole cheese, grated
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2tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
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2tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
Directions
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1
Heat grill to 400 F.
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2
Cook pasta according to directions on the package. Rinse with cold water and drain.
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3
Drizzle with Italian vinaigrette. Stir in tomatoes. Season to taste with sea salt and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Set aside.
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4
In a small mixing bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red onion and L&B Northern Lights Seasoning.
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5
Divide tuna mixture onto the 8 slices of ciabatta. Sprinkle each with the Trugole cheese.
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6
Lay sandwiches on a grilling sheet pan and place on grill. (If a grill isn’t available, you can easily toast in the oven under the broiler or in a toaster oven.) Close lid and grill for 5-8 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
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7
Serve sandwich with pasta salad on the side. Garnish both with fresh basil and parsley.