Tuna-Melt Calzone

Recipe by Brynie Greisman

This is an absolutely delicious all-in-one light meal.

SERVES 6

• 1 store-bought pizza dough, defrosted
• egg, for glaze
• sesame seeds, for sprinkling

Filling

• 2 7-oz (200-g) cans tuna
• 2–3 Tbsp mayonnaise, or to taste
• chopped fresh parsley
• 1 stalk celery, finely diced
• 1 scallion, chopped
• 1 carrot, grated
• 2 squirts mustard
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1–2 cubes frozen basil
• shredded cheese of choice
• egg, for glaze
• sesame seeds, for sprinkling

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together filling ingredients, aside from shredded cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Divide pizza dough into 6 parts. Roll each part into a square. Generously sprinkle shredded cheese on one triangular half of the dough, leaving a 1-inch (2½-cm) border. Spread the opposite half with the tuna mixture. Gently fold the tuna side over the cheese side. Press to close, using a fork to seal the dough.

Continue until all dough/filling is finished. Brush calzones with egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until tops are golden and dough is baked through. Serve hot.

Tip: For a cheesier calzone, spread the entire surface of dough with shredded cheese before adding the tuna. You can also add thinly sliced onions, finely chopped red peppers, diced tomatoes, olives, etc.

Tuna-Melt Pizza

Recipe by Chavi Feldman

Adding a layer of tuna salad not only makes this pizza delicious but also creates a truly nutritious meal.

YIELDS 1 LARGE PIZZA PIE; 8 SLICES

• 1 store-bought pizza dough, defrosted (or use homemade)

Tuna Salad

• 2 7-oz (200-g) cans tuna
• 6 Tbsp light mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp milk
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• ¼ tsp salt
• pinch black pepper
• ¼ cup finely diced celery
• 1 Tbsp sliced scallions

Toppings

• 1½ cups shredded pizza cheese
• 1 cup diced colored peppers
• sliced mushrooms
• ¼ red onion, sliced into thin rings
• salt, for sprinkling

Mash tuna well with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and mix until combined. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a 16-inch (40-cm) pizza pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.

Spread dough over the pan, leaving a lip of dough a bit higher to form the crust. Spread tuna salad over the dough up until the raised edge. Sprinkle with cheese and top with diced peppers, mushrooms, and onion. Sprinkle with salt and lightly spray with cooking spray. Place in the center of the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Slice into wedges.

(Originally featured in Family Table, Issue 749)