Classic Tomato Sandwich
A Southern staple, this tomato sandwich is the height of summer simplicity. With juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes (heirloom or beefsteak are best), a slather of rich mayo, and soft bread, it’s the kind of effortless meal you crave on a hot day.
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 307kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large, ripe heirloom tomato at room temperature
- 4 slices soft sandwich bread (white bread preferred)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons good-quality mayonnaise, such as Duke's
- Pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
- Slice the ripe tomato into 1/2-inch thick slices. Sprinkle each slice with a little salt and pepperPRO TIP: I always use a serrated knife, such as this tomato knife, to cut tomatoes.
- Slather the bread slices with mayonnaise. Stack tomato slices equally on half the bread. Top each tomato stack with the remaining bread, mayo-side down.
- Slice each tomato sandwich in half and serve immediately.
Notes
Tomato sandwiches are best in summer, when tomatoes are ripest and in season. Choose tomatoes that are soft but firm--never mushy--and keep them at room temperature.
Duke's mayonnaise is the traditional Southern choice, but Hellmann's also makes a high-quality mayonnaise.
Serve immediately; the bread with get soggy somewhat quickly.
Nutrition
Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 527IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is provided for courtesy purposes only, and is an estimate not verified by medical or nutrition experts. Read the full nutrition disclaimer.
