This sandwich makes me truly happy. In late summer when the market stands are filled with sweet, ripe heirlooms, all I can do is think about this sandwich. Sure, I also take joy in eating the tomatoes as is or sliced into wedges with a sprinkling of sea salt, but this sandwich is my go-to tomato indulgence. Thickly sliced heirloom tomatoes sandwiched between two slices of crusty white bread. Finished with a smear of mayonnaise, a handful of baby lettuce and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. I could eat this sandwich every day. Add bacon for a killer BLT, but I usually keep it simple to better showcase the tomato flavor. If you don't like mayonnaise, use a bit of hummus which is also quite delicious. I've made myself this sandwich a seemingly infinite number of times and it never gets old. As a matter of fact, I think I know what I'm having for dinner tonight.
Heirloom Tomato Sandwich
makes 1
3 thick slices of heirloom tomato
2 slices of crusty white bread
handful of baby lettuce (I like arugula)
mayonnaise
sea salt & freshly cracked black pepper
Spread mayonnaise on both slices of bread. Arrange tomato slices on one slice of bread and sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper. Top with lettuce and the remaining slice of bread.
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| Sweet, juicy and ripe heirloom tomatoes. |
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| Fresh crusty bread. The perfect vehicle for soaking up tomato juice. |
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| A bit of mayo, a bit of lettuce and lots of tomato. |
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| Don't even bother grabbing a plate. |
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| The sandwich won't last that long. |
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