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.

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

1. Toast two slices of bread using a toaster or a toaster oven.

2. Place one lettuce leaf on one of the slices of toasted bread.

3. Arrange the tomato slices over the lettuce leaf.

4. Drizzle a small amount of both extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the sliced tomatoes on the sandwich.

5. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Add a slice of the cheese of your choice to the tomato sandwich.

7. Top the tomato sandwich with the remaining lettuce leaf and the other slice of toasted bread.

8. 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.

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.