Tomato Sandwich
A freshly make Tomato Sandwich is one of the best summertime lunches! Thick cut seasoned tomato slices are sandwiched together with mayo (or aioli). It’s a simple sandwich that always hits the spot! You can feel free to add some greens to enhance that fresh flavor even more.
Tomato Sandwich
There’s nothing quite like a juicy, vibrant ripe tomato! If there’s one piece of advice I can give you for this classic recipe, it’s this – pick the best looking tomatoes at the store. Not all tomatoes are created equally! You don’t want tomatoes that aren’t quite ripe or that are more pink than red in color. If you have your own tomato garden outside, you really hit the jackpot. Consider me jealous!
Besides the tomatoes, the other ingredients to consider are the mayo and the bread. You can choose to add sprouts too, which is what I love to do! However, the bread and mayo are the real essentials here. When you have a recipe this simple and minimalist, it’s important to make sure each ingredient is really the best it can be. Be picky when choosing the mayo and bread! Personally, I think soft multigrain bread is really the best.
Is plain ol’ mayo not really your thing? No worries! Aioli is a great replacement that creates the same creamy quality we’re looking for, but has more flavor. If you really want these sandwiches to be the very best that they can be, consider making some of my favorite roasted garlic aioli. It’s got that rich garlicky flavor you can only get from roasted garlic and it’s SO good!
How to Make a Tomato Sandwich
Do you have about 5 minutes to spare? Great! That’s all the time you need to make this sandwich.
- Prepare the tomatoes. Slice them about 1/4 inch thick (or thicker, depending on your preference) and season them with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Spread the mayo. Spread the mayo or aioli all over a slice of bread.
- Assemble the sandwiches. Place the seasoned tomato slices on top of a slice of bread. Top that with the bread that has the mayo on it.
- Enjoy! Cut the sandwich in half and serve right away.
Tips for the Best Tomato Sandwich
Sink your teeth into the best tomato sandwich when you use these easy tips!
- Pick the best tomatoes. You’ll want to look for beefsteak or on the vine tomatoes that are a deep red color and slightly firm to the touch. The better quality the tomato, the better quality the sandwich!
- Season with care. Too much salt can ruin the whole sandwich. A simple sprinkle of salt to help develop the natural juices of the tomato is ideal! Also, freshly cracked black pepper tastes the best.
- Sprouts or no sprouts? Personally, I love the subtle crunch and added nutritional benefits that sprouts provide. However, you can totally omit them! They’re just my favorite extra ingredient to toss on if I happen to have them on hand.
Can I make a tomato sandwich ahead of time?
Yes… But also no. Let me elaborate! You can definitely make a tomato sandwich a few hours ahead of time and keep it chilled in the fridge until ready to serve. You can also toss it into a picnic basket on your way to the park.
With that being said, I wouldn’t make these sandwiches more than 2-3 hours before you plan on serving them. The mayo and juices from the tomatoes will make the bread soggy if left sitting for too long.
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Ingredients
- 1 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or aioli
- 4 slices multigrain bread
Equipment
- 1 bread knife
Instructions
- Arrange the tomatoes on a plate and platter.
- Season the tomatoes with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Spread 1/4 of the mayonnaise or aioli evenly over one side of a slice of bread. Repeat with the remaining bread slices.
- Arrange the tomato slices on top of two slices of bread and top with the remaining bread, mayonnaise side down.
- Cut in half and serve immediately.