Tomato Sandwich

Name: Tomato Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise (our favorite brand is @bestfoodsmayonnaise ); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1 small garlic clove, grated; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 large, ripe tomatoes (heirloom or beefsteak), sliced into 1/2" thick slices; 2 large pieces of focaccia, sliced in half crosswise; fresh basil leaves, optional

3 steps

Prep:10min

Tomato Sandwiches might be one of the best things about summer. They're too easy to make and so dang good. (and no, we don't discriminate against any kind of tomato sandwich, classic or not!)

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:31:09 GMT

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Ingredients

2 servings

½ cupmayonnaise

our favorite brand is @bestfoodsmayonnaise

2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil

divided

1garlic clove

small, grated

1 tablespoonfresh lemon juice

2tomatoes

large, ripe heirloom or beefsteak, sliced into 1/2" thick slices

2 piecesfocaccia

large, sliced in half crosswise

fresh basil leaves

optional

Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl combine mayo, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, lemon juice, and some cracked pepper. Whisk together then add an additional tablespoon of oil, if needed, depending on flavor and texture.

Step 2

Smear garlic mayo over sliced focaccia pieces. Top two slices of focaccia with tomato slices. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Top tomatoes with basil leaves (if using) and gently press remaining focaccia slices over tomatoes. Slice sandwiches in half and serve.