Description
This Avocado Tuna Melt Bagels recipe combines creamy avocado, savory tuna salad, fresh tomato slices, and melted cheddar cheese on toasted bagels. Perfectly broiled under the grill until golden and bubbly, these bagels make a quick, delicious meal with a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 Bagels, halved & toasted
- 2 x 6.5oz (185g) cans of Tuna, drained
- 2 medium sized Tomatoes, sliced into circles (8 slices total)
- 1 Avocado, sliced into 16 strips
- 4 tbsp Mayonnaise, or to preference
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 Spring/Green Onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, finely diced
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional)
- 4 pinches Cheddar Cheese, grated
- 1 Lemon, juice only (to taste)
- Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
- Drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- Prepare Tuna Mixture: In a bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely diced spring onion, fresh parsley, garlic powder, cayenne pepper if using, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more lemon juice as preferred. Set aside.
- Assemble Bagels: On each toasted bagel half, arrange 4 avocado slices in a circular pattern covering the surface, then layer 4 tomato slices on top in a similar pattern. This layering adds freshness and balance to the rich flavors.
- Season and Add Tuna: Lightly sprinkle salt and black pepper over the assembled avocado and tomato. Drizzle a bit of extra virgin olive oil over each bagel. Next, spoon the prepared tuna mixture evenly onto each bagel half.
- Add Cheese and Grill: Finish each bagel with a generous sprinkle of grated cheddar cheese. Place the bagels under a grill/broiler for about 3-5 minutes or until the cheese melts, becomes golden, and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the grill and serve immediately. Add an extra squeeze of lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley for brightness and garnish.
Notes
- Bread Alternatives: If bagels are unavailable, substitute with 4 thick slices of bread, lightly toasted for best results.
- Make-Ahead Tips: Avoid assembling the entire bagel ahead of time to prevent avocado browning and sogginess. However, the tuna mixture can be prepared in advance and stored tightly covered in the refrigerator.
- Tomato Choice: Tomatoes are optional but add a fresh note. Use salad or Roma tomatoes sliced to match avocado thickness for even layering.
- Calories: Nutritional info is based on using 100g of cheddar cheese per recipe. Calories indicated are per bagel serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel half
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
