Super Tomato Sandwiches

By Martha Rose Shulman

Super Tomato Sandwiches
Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
Total Time
5 minutes
Rating
5(110)
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I never could resist a tomato sandwich. It is the combination of mayonnaise, tomatoes and bread that is so compelling. I call these MLTs: mayonnaise, lettuce and tomatoes. I make a spicy mayo with chipotle adobo (my son’s favorite), and an herbal mayo with tarragon (my favorite). Play around with aioli and other flavored mayonnaises. Use whole grain bread and toast it lightly so that it doesn’t get soggy. The tomatoes should overlap in a thick layer.

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Ingredients

Yield:1 sandwich
  • 1tablespoon adobe or tarragon mayonnaise (see tip)
  • 2slices whole wheat or mixed grains sandwich bread, lightly toasted
  • 1large or 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
  • Salt and pepper, if desired (don’t salt if you are not eating right away because the tomatoes will release too much juice)
  • ¼medium avocado, thinly sliced
  • Lettuce, arugula or spring greens
  • Fresh basil leaves, if desired
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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Spread mayonnaise on both slices of the lightly toasted bread. Arrange tomato slices in a thick overlapping layer on top of the bottom slice. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and basil if desired (do not salt if not eating right away).

  2. Step 2

    Place a layer of thin avocado slices on top of the tomatoes and top with lettuce leaves and the top slice of bread. Press down firmly and cut the sandwich in half. You can wrap and transport the sandwich, as the toasted bread will resist becoming soggy for a few hours.

Tip
  • To make adobe mayonnaise, combine 2 tablespoons regular or vegan mayonnaise with 1 to 2 teaspoons (to taste) adobo sauce from a can of chipotle chiles. To make tarragon mayonnaise, combine 2 tablespoons regular or vegan mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon and 1 teaspoon vinegar (red wine, sherry or white wine).

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Todd

Wow! I never expected this to be so good. Instead of opening an entire can of chipotle chiles, I mixed about a 1/4 tsp of smoked chipotle chile powder with 2 tsp of vegan mayo. Tastes great. Only problem is that it wants to fall apart a bit while eating.

Melissa

The adobo mayo was most excellent. I added turkey bacon and red onion and it was a hit!

michelle

I never thought you could improve on a tomatoe sandwich! The tarragon mayo is my new favorite.

Melissa

The adobo mayo was most excellent. I added turkey bacon and red onion and it was a hit!

Todd

Wow! I never expected this to be so good. Instead of opening an entire can of chipotle chiles, I mixed about a 1/4 tsp of smoked chipotle chile powder with 2 tsp of vegan mayo. Tastes great. Only problem is that it wants to fall apart a bit while eating.

michelle

I never thought you could improve on a tomatoe sandwich! The tarragon mayo is my new favorite.

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