How to Make a Tomato Sandwich
When tomatoes are in season and plentiful, consider making a fresh tomato sandwich. The simplicity of this tomato sandwich allows the sweetness and juiciness of a ripe tomato to shine through. Follow these steps to make a delicious tomato sandwich. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 1 sliced tomato
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Slice of cheese
Instructions
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Toast two slices of bread using a toaster or a toaster oven.
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Place one lettuce leaf on one of the slices of toasted bread.
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Arrange the tomato slices over the lettuce leaf.
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Drizzle a small amount of both extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the sliced tomatoes on the sandwich.
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Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add a slice of the cheese of your choice to the tomato sandwich.
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Top the tomato sandwich with the remaining lettuce leaf and the other slice of toasted bread.
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Slice the sandwich with a sharp knife if desired, and serve this fresh tomato sandwich as part of a light and healthy lunch or dinner.
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Tips & Warnings
For a variation on this tomato sandwich, use fresh spinach or baby spinach leaves instead of the lettuce leaves.
You can use a variety of tomatoes to make a tomato sandwich. Consider using beefsteak, Roma or heirloom tomatoes in a tomato sandwich.
Add a slice of crisp cooked bacon to turn this tomato sandwich into a BLT.