What kind of wrap should I use?

You will need a large flour tortilla, or large wrap. For the flour tortilla, it will sometimes be labeled "burrito" or "burrito size." For the wrap, it will look basically like a flour tortilla, but will be labeled "wrap" and will sometimes come in flavors, like spinach or sundried tomato. The diameter for the tortilla or wrap should be around 10 inches. If you can't find or don't have a tortilla/wrap that is large enough, you can make two smaller wraps. Follow the same directions in the written recipe, just split the filling ingredients in half between the two wraps.

Why is my tortilla cracking when I try to roll it?

If you find that your tortilla or wrap is cracking, you need to soften it first before trying to roll it. You can easily do this by placing it on a microwave-safe plate and covering the top of the wrap with damp paper towels. Microwave it on high for 15 - 20 seconds, until flexible. Before you even attempt to roll up the tuna wrap, check out the tortilla. Does it seem brittle or stiff, rather than flexible? If yes, or if you're not sure, go ahead and use the microwave trick and it will really help you roll the wrap without it cracking.

Can I make the tuna wrap ahead of time?

You can make the tuna salad ahead of time, and keep it covered in the fridge for up to 3 - 4 days. Then, when you are ready to enjoy the wrap, you can assemble it and pan-fry it as instructed in the recipe. (Please note: making the tuna salad ahead of time will reduce the length of time you can store the leftover wrap. For example, if the tuna salad is 2 days old when you used it for the wrap, any leftover wrap can be kept for an additional 1 - 2 days, rather than 3 - 4 days.)

Tuna Melt Wrap

Name: Tuna Melt Wrap
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large flour tortilla or wrap (about 10-inch diameter); one 5-ounce can of tuna (any kind); 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish; 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery; 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion; 1 teaspoon mustard (any kind); 1/4 - 1/2 cup shredded cheese (or 1 - 2 slices cheese); salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon neutral oil (vegetable, canola, etc.)

Tuna Melt Wrap

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The classic flavors of a tuna melt, all wrapped up! A generous helping of creamy tuna salad is stuffed inside a wrap with a layer of cheese, then seared in a pan until the outside is nice and crispy and the cheese is melty. This tuna cheese wrap only takes about 15 minutes to make!

Author: Kate
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 1 serving 1x
Category: main course
Method: stove top
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 large flour tortilla or wrap (about 10-inch diameter)
one 5-ounce can of tuna (any kind)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon mustard (any kind)
1/4 - 1/2 cup shredded cheese (or 1 - 2 slices cheese)
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon neutral oil (vegetable, canola, etc.)

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Instructions

Make the tuna salad:

Drain the tuna well and add it to a small bowl. Add the mayonnaise, pickle relish, finely chopped celery, finely chopped onion, and mustard to the bowl. Mix well to combine. Season the tuna salad with salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble the wrap:

Optional pre-step: If the tortilla or wrap feels stiff or brittle, place it on a microwave-safe plate and cover the top with damp paper towels. Microwave it on high for 15 - 20 seconds, until flexible.
Set out the tortilla/wrap on a clean work surface. Arrange the shredded or sliced cheese over half of the tortilla (the side facing you), leaving about 1 - 1 1/2 inch(es) of the tortilla/wrap uncovered around the edges. (For a visual how-to, see the Step by step photos section in the blog post.)
Place the tuna salad on top of the cheese and spread it out so it covers most of the cheese (again, leave the edges of the wrap uncovered).
Fold in the left and right sides of the tortilla/wrap that are next to the filling, enclosing the tuna and cheese at the ends.
While holding in the folded sides, fold the edge of the wrap that is closest to you up and over the filling. Continue to roll the wrap away from you, tucking the left and right sides in as you roll, forming a burrito shape.

Cook the tuna melt wrap:

Drizzle the oil into a skillet set over medium-low heat. When the oil is hot, add the tuna wrap to the pan, seam-side down.
Let the tuna wrap cook for 3 - 4 minutes, or until browned underneath. Don't move the tuna wrap while it's cooking, but press down on it gently with a spatula a few times during cooking. (If the wrap is browning too quickly, turn the heat down.)
Flip the tuna wrap with the spatula and cook for an additional 3 - 4 minutes, until browned on the other side (again, don't move the wrap in the pan, but press down on it gently a few times during cooking).
Remove the wrap from the pan, cut it in half (optional), and enjoy immediately!

Notes

Shredded or sliced cheese will work for this tuna wrap, and you can use any type of cheese you like that melts well. Sliced American, or sliced or shredded cheddar would be good options.

If you would like to cut the tuna melt wrap in half, using a serrated knife with a gentle back-and-forth motion will work well if you want to get that "perfect" cross-section!

Leftovers can be stored tightly wrapped in the fridge for 3 - 4 days. Enjoy the leftovers cold, or reheat in a dry pan over medium-low heat for 2 - 3 minutes per side.

The nutrition information below is an estimate only, using 1/4 cup of shredded full-fat cheese. The nutrition counts of your dish will vary based on the brands and exact amounts of ingredients used. This information was provided by an online nutrition calculator, and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, health, or nutritional advice. See our full nutrition disclosure policy.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 wrap
Calories: 691
Sugar: 7.1 g
Sodium: 1370 mg
Fat: 38.9 g
Saturated Fat: 10.8 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Fiber: 2.7 g
Protein: 64 g
Cholesterol: 93 mg

Find it online: https://nibbleanddine.com/tuna-melt-wrap/