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Chilli Tuna Melt

Chilli Tuna Melt

with Spring Onion, Chips and Wild Rocket Garden Salad
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Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on January 23, 2026
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Calories
788 kcal
Protein
31.7g protein
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Fish
  • Wheat
  • Barley
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Rye
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

450 grams

Potatoes

50 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk, May contain traces of allergens, Milk)

1 unit(s)

Medium Tomato

1 unit(s)

Lemon

1 unit(s)

Spring Onion

1 sachet(s)

Chilli Flakes

1 tin(s)

Skipjack Tuna in Water

(Contains: Fish)

2 unit(s)

Ciabatta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Rye, May contain traces of allergens, Wheat, Barley, Cereals containing gluten)

40 grams

Wild Rocket

Not included in your delivery

3 tbsp

Mayonnaise

1 tsp

Sugar

1 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Dressing

2 tbsp

Tomato Ketchup

Energy (kJ)3296 kJ
Energy (kcal)788 kcal
Fat30.4 g
of which saturates7.4 g
Carbohydrate95 g
of which sugars12.4 g
Dietary Fibre9.1 g
Protein31.7 g
Salt2.4 g
Potassium1080.7 mg
Calcium243.7 mg
Iron1 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Bowl
Grater
Large Frying Pan

Instructions

Chip, Chip, Hooray
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Chop the potatoes lengthways into 1cm slices, then chop into 1cm wide chips (no need to peel).

Pop the chips onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.

When the oven is hot, bake on the top shelf until golden, 25-30 mins. Turn halfway through.

Finish the Prep
2

Meanwhile, grate the Cheddar cheese. Cut the tomato into 2cm chunks.

Cut the lemon into wedges. Trim and thinly slice the spring onion.

Drain the tuna.

In a medium bowl, mix the tuna, spring onion, chilli flakes (add less if you'd prefer things milder), a squeeze of lemon juice and mayo (see pantry for amount). Season with salt and pepper.

Build the Sandwiches
3

Next, halve the ciabatta.

Spread your tuna filling on the base of each ciabatta. Top with the grated cheese.

Sandwich shut with the ciabatta lids and firmly press all the ingredients inside.

Get Frying
4

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

Once hot, add the paninis, pressing down with a spatula or heavy-bottomed pan.

Cook, pressing occasionally, until the bread is golden and toasted and the cheese has melted, 2-4 mins per side.

Final Touches
5

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine a good squeeze of lemon juice, the sugar and olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for both amounts). Season with salt and pepper.

Just before everything's ready, add the rocket and tomato to the dressing and toss together.

Serve
6

Halve the tuna toasties and transfer to your plates.

Serve the chips, rocket and tomato salad alongside, with ketchup (see pantry for amount) for dipping.

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