Classic Tomato Sandwich

Name: Classic Tomato Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large ripe heirloom tomato, thickly sliced; 4 slices white sandwich bread; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Thick slices of ripe heirloom tomato salted and layered on soft white bread with a generous spread of mayonnaise.

10 minEasyServes 2340 cal/serving

AmericanLunchNo-CookVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 large ripe heirloom tomato, thickly sliced
4 slices white sandwich bread
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 tsp flaky sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Place 2 large thickly sliced ripe heirloom tomato on a layer of paper towels and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2

Let the slices sit for 5 minutes to drain excess moisture.
3

Spread 1/4 cup mayonnaise evenly over one side of each slice of 4 slices white sandwich bread.
4

Layer 2 large thickly sliced ripe heirloom tomato onto two slices of 4 slices white sandwich bread and top with the remaining slices.
5

Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Classic Tomato Sandwich gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 slices white sandwich bread. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Classic Tomato Sandwich keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Classic Tomato Sandwich?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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