Southern Tomato Sandwich Recipe
Nothing says summer like a Southern Tomato Sandwich. Made with ripe tomatoes, white bread, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper, this simple Southern classic is fresh, easy, and full of nostalgic flavor
Servings: 1 sandwich
Calories: 466kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 inch thick slices beefsteak tomato Any ripe summer tomato works
- ¼ tsp sea salt Kosher or regular table salt can be used
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper Freshly ground is best
- 2 slices white sandwich bread
- 3 tbsp Blue Plate mayonnaise Feel free to use your favorite brand
Instructions
- Slice the tomato into 1/2-inch thick slices and place them on a paper towel to drain excess juices while you prepare the bread slices.
- Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. Place the slices on a plate with the mayo side facing up. Arrange tomato slices to cover one slice of bread. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper, then top with the remaining slice of bread.
- Enjoy Immediately. Do not allow the sandwich to become soggy.
- This sandwich pairs wonderfully with potato chips, pickles, light salad, fruit salad or potato salad.
- Just add cooked bacon and lettuce for a great BLT (bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich)
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Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 1099mg | Potassium: 657mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Iron: 2mg