Not that you need a recipe for a tomato sandwich, but honestly, I’m sharing this to make sure you don’t forget to enjoy one with those perfect summer tomatoes.
A classic tomato sandwich is nothing more than soft bread, juicy tomatoes with salt, pepper and a little creamy mayonnaise. Perfection.
- They taste very good.
- They are the perfect simple food for slices of juicy Tomatoes.
- they are easy For a quick snack or light summer dinner.
Ingredients for tomato sandwiches
Tomatoes: Big sandwiches call for big tomatoes! I love heirloom tomatoes or beefsteak tomatoes, but honestly, any ripe, juicy variety works.
Bread: White bread is a classic for soaking up all the fresh tomato juice. Replace white bread with sourdough bread or thick slices of brioche.
Mayonnaise: Use a good quality mayonnaise such as Duke’s or Hellmanns mayonnaise.
Condiments: Sprinkle some salt and pepper, lemon pepper, or bagel seasoning over the tomatoes before assembling the tomato sandwich—anything goes!
Variations
You can add variations, but I think the best tomato sandwich is the one that is kept simple.
- Roasted tomatoes are juicy and delicious on toast.
- Tomatoes marinated in oil, vinegar and basil also make a tasty sandwich.
- Serve it open-faced on ricotta toast with a fried egg and a slice of bacon for a delicious breakfast, or turn it into a BLT.
- Add fresh basil, red onion, lettuce or cheese.
How to make a tomato sandwich
As much as I love the BLT, this sandwich is truly one of the best ways to enjoy fresh summer tomatoes!
- Slice the tomatoes and place them on clean paper towels.
- Season the tomatoes with salt and black pepper.
- Spread mayonnaise on each slice of bread and layer tomatoes on top.
- Top with a second slice of bread and cut in half before serving.
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Classic Tomato Sandwich
A classic Southern tomato sandwich is simply perfect in every bite.
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Use a serrated knife to cut the tomatoes into ½-inch thick slices.
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Place the tomato slices on a paper towel for 1 to 2 minutes to absorb some moisture. Season with salt and pepper.
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Meanwhile, spread one side of each slice of bread with mayonnaise.
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Layer the tomatoes on half of the bread slices. Place the remaining bread slices on top.
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Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately.
Calories: 377 | Carbohydrates: 34gram | Protein: 8gram | Fat: 24gram | Saturated fat: 4gram | Polyunsaturated fat: 14gram | Monounsaturated fat: 5gram | Trans fats: 0.1gram | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 4gram | Sugar: 8gram | Vitamin A: 1535International Union | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary depending on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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