Whip up this quick and simple tomato sandwich for a fresh and delicious lunch! Ripe tomatoes, fresh pepper, and delicious bread are a delightful combination.

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A classic lunchtime dish, this tomato sandwich comes together in no time with just a handful of ingredients. Fresh tomatoes are the star of the show, paired with freshly cracked black pepper, mayonnaise, and your favorite bread. Quick and full of fantastic flavor, we love this recipe any time of day!

Tomato Sandwich Ingredients

You’ll need:

2 beefsteak tomatoes
1 tsp table salt
2 tbsp mayonnaise
4 slices of thick-sliced bread
1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper

Substitutions and Additions

TOPPINGS: There are so many delicious things you can put on this classic tomato sandwich, including sprouts, avocado, bacon, lettuce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.

MAYONNAISE: Substitute mayonnaise or add another sauce to mix up the flavor, including mustard or aioli.

BREAD: Try a cloud bread or Keto-friendly chaffle recipe to make this low-carb.

How to Make This Tomato Sandwich Recipe

STEP ONE: Remove stems from the tomatoes, then wash and dry them.

PRO TIP: Try other kinds of tomatoes for a change of flavor!

STEP TWO: Cut off just the top of the tomatoes and carefully slice them into ¼-inch thick slices.

PRO TIP: A serrated knife cuts through tomatoes best.

STEP THREE: Lay the tomato slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Lightly sprinkle half of the salt on one side of the tomato slices, then turn them over and repeat. This will draw out extra moisture from the tomatoes and help to keep your bread slices from becoming soggy.

STEP FOUR: Pat the top of the tomato slices with another layer of paper towels.

STEP FIVE: Spread 1 to 1½ teaspoons of mayonnaise on one side of each piece of bread.

PRO TIP: If you prefer toasted bread, lightly toast it and allow it to cool before placing the toppings on.

STEP SIX: Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of fresh cracked black pepper over the mayonnaise.

STEP SEVEN: Remove the top paper towel layer covering the tomato slices.

STEP EIGHT: Lay four slices of tomato on two pieces of bread.

STEP NINE: Place the top slices of bread on the tomato layer. Cut the sandwich in half, or eat it whole and enjoy.

How To Serve

This tomato sandwich tastes the best fresh! Serve it alongside pickles, chips, or a delicious bowl of soup.

Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: If you’re making this sandwich to eat later, pack the ingredients separately and place the tomatoes on the bread right before eating so the bread doesn’t get soggy. Sliced tomatoes will last in the fridge for up to 3 days.

IN THE FREEZER: This recipe doesn’t freeze well. The tomatoes will get soft and soggy when thawing.

This simple tomato sandwich recipe is quick and delicious! Fresh tomatoes and yummy bread are perfectly seasoned to make this the absolute best tomato sandwich you’ve ever tried!

FAQ:

Question: What is a good sandwich tomato?

Answer: Beefsteak tomatoes are best to use in this tomato sandwich as they are thick and beefy (as the name suggests)!

Question: Should you peel tomatoes for sandwiches?

Answer: There’s no need to peel tomatoes for sandwiches.

Question: What goes well with tomato sandwiches?

Answer: These tomato sandwiches pair well with almost anything! Try them with chips, pickles, salad, or soup.

Tomato Sandwich

Whip up this quick and simple tomato sandwich for a fresh and delicious lunch! Ripe tomatoes, fresh pepper, and delicious bread are a delightful combination.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Lunch

Cuisine American

Servings 2 sandwiches

Ingredients

2 beefsteak tomatoes
1 teaspoon table salt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise your favorite brand
4 slices thick-sliced bread your choice
1 teaspoon black pepper fresh cracked

Instructions

Wash and pat dry the tomatoes. If the tomato has a stem still attached, remove it.
Carefully cut just the top of the tomato off. Then carefully slice both tomatoes into ¼-inch thick slices.
Using a plate and paper towels, line the sliced tomatoes on the paper towels. Lightly sprinkle half the table salt on one side of the sliced tomatoes, then turn them over and lightly sprinkle salt on the other side. This will help draw out extra moisture from the tomatoes, which will help keep your sandwich from becoming soggy.
Lay another layer of paper towels on top of the salted tomatoes to help draw away the juice that the salt releases.
If you prefer, lightly toast your bread in your toaster. Allow the bread to cool completely. Once your bread has cooled, spread 1 to 1½ teaspoons of mayonnaise on one side of each piece of bread.
If you prefer non-toasted bread, spread 1 to 1½ teaspoons of mayonnaise on one side of each piece of bread.
Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of fresh cracked black pepper over the mayonnaise.
Remove the top layer of the paper towel covering the tomato slices.
Lay four slices of tomato on two of the slices of bread.
Place the top slices of bread on the tomato layer. You may cut your sandwich in half or eat it whole if you wish.

Notes

Ripe tomatoes should be kept on the counter if you plan to use them in the next day or two. Any longer, they should be kept in the refrigerator. To keep tomatoes fresh in the fridge longer, keep them stem side down while they finish ripening. This prevents moisture from escaping the tomato and prevents air from entering the tomato through the stem.

A serrated knife is the best choice to cut a tomato as the teeth will grab and cleanly cut through the skin.

When cutting tomatoes for a sandwich, it is best to cut against the core. To do this, place the tomato on its side with the stem facing left or right (depending on if you are left or right-handed), then make the cuts parallel to the stem. This will help keep the tomato’s structure better.

The salt highlights the sweetness of the tomatoes as well as draws out the moisture.

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