Description
This Tomato Sandwich is a simple yet flavorful recipe made with ripe juicy tomatoes, creamy mayonnaise, and perfectly toasted bread. It highlights fresh ingredients and delivers a balanced combination of textures and taste, making it an ideal quick lunch or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices bread (white, sourdough, or whole grain)
- 1 large ripe tomato (sliced, about 200g)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (30g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.5g)
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (0.5g)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (5ml, optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil or chives (5g, chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Wash the tomato thoroughly and slice it into even 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Place the tomato slices on a plate, sprinkle with salt, and let them sit for 5 minutes to release excess moisture.
- Lightly toast the bread slices until golden and slightly crisp.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise evenly on each slice of bread.
- Arrange the tomato slices evenly over one slice of bread.
- Season the tomatoes with black pepper and drizzle with olive oil if desired.
- Add chopped fresh herbs like basil or chives for extra flavor.
- Top with the second slice of bread and press gently.
- Slice the sandwich in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Letting tomatoes rest with salt helps prevent a soggy sandwich.
- Toast the bread lightly to maintain a good texture balance.
- Assemble just before serving for optimal freshness.
- Optional additions include avocado, cheese, or lettuce for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-cook/Assembled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg