Yes, a Sandwich Can Be Considered Comfort Food

The addition of the veggies makes two cans of tuna stretch farther. Kary Osmond/TNS

Tuna melts consist of tuna salad, tomato, and cheese, broiled until the cheese is melted and bubbly. To me, it’s comfort food.

My tuna salad recipe has lots of veggies in it. The red pepper, carrot, and celery add a sweet crunch and color, the onion provides a little sharpness, and the lemon juice and parsley add freshness. The addition of the veggies also makes two cans of tuna stretch farther, which means you can make more tuna melts.

Open-Faced Tuna Melts

Serves 3 to 6

• 2 (6.5-ounce) cans tuna, drained
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/4 cup minced red onion
• 1/4 cup minced parsley
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt
• Pepper
• 6 slices bread
• 1 cup diced tomato (about 2 small tomatoes)
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Position oven rack about 6-inches from broiler. Preheat broiler.