Ingredients
2 slices thick-cut white bread
1 large ripe heirloom or beefsteak tomato
2 tablespoons high-quality mayonnaise (like Duke’s or Hellmann’s)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Slice the tomato into thick rounds, approximately 1/2-inch thick.
Step 2: Lay the tomato slices on a plate or paper towel and season both sides generously with sea salt and black pepper. Let them sit for 2 minutes to draw out the juices.
Step 3: Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise onto each slice of bread, ensuring the edges are well-covered.
Step 4: Place the seasoned tomato slices on one piece of bread, layering them to cover the entire surface.
Step 5: Place the second slice of bread on top, mayo-side down, and press gently.
Step 6: Let the sandwich rest for 30 seconds, then cut diagonally and serve immediately.
Notes
Always use room-temperature tomatoes for the best flavor; refrigeration can make tomatoes mealy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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