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No Mayo Avocado Tuna Melt

Published Jan 30, 2023 by Allyson · 45 Comments
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No Mayo Avocado Tuna Melt is the perfect lunch to get out of the midweek slump! Filled with tuna and veggies, it's delicious and easy!

No Mayo Avocado Tuna Melt is the perfect lunch to get out of the midweek slump! Filled with tuna and veggies, it's delicious and easy!

Now that the weather is getting nicer, I often enjoy cooking up a tuna melt, but I dislike the feeling of the heavy mayo-full tuna. This is why I have been opting for these delicious No Mayo Avocado Tuna Melts lately! Full of fresh vegetables, melted cheese, Solid White Albacore Tuna, they make the perfect lunch or dinner!

Serve this delicious sandwich with a side of Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries or Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts for the perfect meal!

ingredients for the sandwch

I really like using Solid White Albacore in these No Mayo Avocado Tuna Melts because there is just a big difference in the consistency of albacore tuna compared to chunk light tuna. It has a firm texture, but comes together effortlessly using avocado as a binder. It has a nice light color and super fresh taste; paired with avocado and fresh veggies, Avocado Tuna Melts are really the perfectly balanced meal with lean protein, healthy fats, and important vitamins and minerals.

Using avocado as a mayo replacement is great! Try it in this Avocado Egg Salad (No-Mayo) as well!

How to make Avocado Tuna Melts:

  • Get all of the ingredients together, and whip up the solid white albacore and avocado mixture.
    • It's simple: add strained tuna and ½ an avocado to a bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper. Then just mix it until it's all combined.
how to make the sandwich
  • Grab the bread and load it with cheese, tuna mixture, tomatoes, lettuce, and some more cheese!
  • Butter the outsides of the bread and pop it into a skillet. After just a few minutes you have the perfect Avocado Tuna Melt! 
This Avocado Tuna Melt is the perfect easy lunch! Filled with solid white albacore tuna, veggies, and no mayo, it's delicious and easy!

Looking to cut carbs? You definitely want to try this low carb avocado tuna melt version:

low carb avocado tuna melts
  • Low Carb Avocado Tuna Melts are the perfect healthy eating solution. Made with creamy avocado, and then piled over a juicy thick cut tomato and topped with cheese.

Like grilled sandwiches as much as I do? Checkout these other delicious grilled sandwiches from Domestic Superhero:

  • Spinach and Pesto grilled cheese is creamy, delicious, and has a tang of pesto that is to die for!
  • Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese utilizes everyone's favorite Thanksgiving leftovers in a delicious sandwich!
  • Apple Grilled Cheese has tangy granny smith apples and creamy gouda cheese between 2 slices of thick bread!

Need ideas on what to serve alongside these sandwiches? Try some of my other side dish recipes:

  • Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries (homemade)
  • Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
  • Chick-fil-A Coleslaw (copycat recipe)
  • Simple Wedge Salad

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5 from 24 votes
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No May Avocado Tuna Melt
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
13 mins
 

This Avocado Tuna Melt is the perfect easy lunch! Filled with solid white albacore tuna, veggies, and no mayo, it's delicious and easy!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado tuna melt
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
  • 4 slices whole wheat/grain bread
  • 1 can Solid White Albacore, strained
  • ½ avocado sliced
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 medium tomato sliced
  • 4 leaves red leaf lettuce
  • 4 slices havarti cheese (or other white cheese)
  • 1 TBS butter
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, add tuna, avocado, salt, and pepper; mix using a fork until completely combined.

  2. Make your sandwiches: Place a slice of bread on the bottom and then layer cheese, tuna mixture, tomatoes, lettuce, and another slice of cheese. Top with remaining bread slices. Spread butter on outside slices of bread.

  3. Using a large skillet heated over medium heat; add sandwiches (butter side down), and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until bread is lightly browned. Flip and cook for 2-3 minutes or until bread is browned (usually the 2nd side takes a shorter amount of time to cook).

  4. Remove from skillet and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Using a serrated knife, slice the sandwiches down the middle and serve immediately. 

Recipe Notes

Makes 2 sandwiches. Recipe can be doubled to make 4 sandwiches!

Originally published Apr 18, 2017. Updated 6/4/19 & 1/30/2023

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  1. Beth

    January 30, 2023 at 3:03 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of the best tuna melts that I've ever made! I love using the avocado in place of the mayo. There's so much more flavor, and it's so much healthier.

    Reply
    • Allyson

      January 31, 2023 at 11:20 am

      Yes!! You are so right!

      Reply
  2. Jamie

    January 30, 2023 at 3:14 pm

    5 stars
    Loved the avocado in this tuna melt. So comforting!

    Reply
  3. Jessica Burgess

    January 30, 2023 at 4:12 pm

    5 stars
    I am in love! This was so good, and I didn't even miss the mayo! Thank you so much. I'm going to make this for the kids' lunches too.

    Reply
    • Allyson

      January 31, 2023 at 11:20 am

      Great way to pack in some healthy fat with the avocado!

      Reply
  4. Krystle

    January 30, 2023 at 5:29 pm

    5 stars
    The harvati is amazing on this. Will make again for an easy lunch

    Reply
  5. jess

    January 30, 2023 at 9:06 pm

    5 stars
    I'm not usually a tuna melt person, but this is the best tuna sandwich I have ever had! thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      January 31, 2023 at 11:20 am

      So happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  6. katerina @ diethood.com

    January 31, 2023 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    Oh wow! This Avocado Tuna Melt is absolutely amazing! I would love it for lunch!

    Reply
  7. Beti | easyweeknightrecipes

    January 31, 2023 at 12:21 pm

    5 stars
    This looks and sounds incredibly delicious! I can't wait to try it! YUM!

    Reply
  8. Sandra

    January 31, 2023 at 3:53 pm

    5 stars
    Everyone at my house loved it! Thank you so much for this recipe!

    Reply
  9. Catalina

    February 01, 2023 at 4:51 am

    5 stars
    What a delicious and easy to make lunch sandwich! I love the flavors so much!

    Reply
  10. Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert

    February 01, 2023 at 9:01 am

    5 stars
    No doubt, this is really amazing! Definitely a must make!

    Reply
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