We are in the heart of tomato harvesting season, and one of the simple joys in life is a sandwich made with a perfectly ripe tomato.
This southern delicacy can be made with an heirloom tomato from your local farmer’s market, a homegrown variety, or even a good tomato from your grocery store. As long as it’s ripe and flavorful, you can’t go wrong!
You’re probably familiar with the classic tomato sandwich:
Two slices of soft white sandwich bread
Good quality creamy mayo (Dukes, Hellman’s, etc.)
Thick slices of ripe tomato
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
But here are 12 ways to jazz up your next tomato sandwich:
- Fresh basil & fresh mozzarella (Caprese!)
- Thinly sliced cucumber (very British!)
- Thinly sliced sweet onion
- Pimento cheese
- Crumbled goat cheese
- Sliced Vermont cheddar
- Cream cheese instead of mayo (try herbed cream cheese!)
- Pesto (see my recipe)
- Hummus instead of mayo
- Greek seasoning
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Dashes of Holtkamp Heat Wave Hot Sauce!
Bonus tip: in the winter months, Campari tomatoes should be readily available in your grocery store for you to enjoy tomato sandwiches year-round.
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