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Closeup view of a tomato sandwhich with thickly sliced heirloom tomatoes, mayonnaise and basil leaves between two slices of sourdough bread.
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Classic Tomato Sandwich Recipe

A classic Tomato Sandwich made with thick slices of ripe summer tomato, good bread, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Add fresh basil if you have it, or keep this easy 5-minute lunch beautifully simple.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Calories: 220kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bread sourdough, whole wheat, or your favorite sandwich bread
  • 1 large ripe tomato thickly sliced
  • 1-2 tablespoons mayonnaise or to taste
  • salt and freshy ground black pepper to taste
  • optional: fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Prepare the bread: Spread mayonnaise over one side of each slice of bread.
  • Add the tomato: Layer thick tomato slices over one piece of bread and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Finish the sandwich: Add fresh basil leaves, if using, and top with the second slice of bread.
  • Serve: Slice and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  1. Tomatoes: Use ripe, room-temperature tomatoes for the best flavor. Heirloom tomatoes are especially delicious when in season.
  2. Bread: Sourdough is pictured, but soft sandwich bread, homemade whole wheat bread, or your favorite market loaf all work beautifully.
  3. Basil: Completely optional. A classic tomato sandwich needs nothing more than tomato, bread, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
  4. Serving: Assemble just before eating so the bread stays at its best.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1527IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 3mg