By Libbie Summers

What started out as cheap mundane dorm fuel before parties has become a fancy adult lunch sandwich when made with layers of flavor that I couldn’t have appreciated at 18. 

Adult Tuna Melt
Serves 1

What you need: 
1 thick slice of rustic bread
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle powder (can sub adobo sauce or hot sauce)
1 (5 ounce) can tuna packed in water, drained
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese, hand grated on large grate
1 cup mixed greens
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Drizzle of olive oil
Flake sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

What to do:
Preheat broiler.
Place slice of bread on a baking sheet and slather with butter. Broil until just browned around the edges.
In a small mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and chipotle powder.
Spread spicy mayonnaise over bread.
Top with tuna.
Top Tuna with grated cheese.
Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Top with greens. Squeeze lemon juice over greens. Drizzle with olive oil and season with a dash of salt and pepper.
Serve hot!

Pro Tip: If I have a red onion on hand, I will shave a few pieces and caramelize them in a pan with butter. Then top the tuna with them before adding the cheese. It’s a delightful surprise inside!