You can’t get much more classic—and more summertime Southern—than a Tomato and Mayo Sandwich. It’s simple, juicy, tangy, and nostalgic. Here’s how to make it just right:
🍅 Tomato and Mayo Sandwich
🕒 Ready in: 5 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 1 (scale up as needed)
🧂 Ingredients:
-
2 slices soft white bread (or your favorite sandwich bread)
-
1–2 ripe tomatoes, sliced (heirloom or beefsteak are ideal)
-
1–2 tbsp mayonnaise (Duke’s is a Southern favorite, but Hellmann’s or homemade also works)
-
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
-
Optional: fresh basil, hot sauce, or lettuce
🧑🍳 Instructions:
-
Toast the bread (optional): Some like it soft and untoasted; others like a light toast for sturdiness and texture. Your call.
-
Slather both slices of bread generously with mayo.
-
Layer the tomato slices on one slice of bread.
-
Season well with salt and pepper. Don’t skip this — it brings the tomato to life.
-
Add extras if desired (like basil leaves or a drizzle of hot sauce), then top with the second slice of bread.
-
Slice diagonally (or not — up to you), and serve immediately before the juice soaks through too much.
📝 Tips:
-
Use room temperature tomatoes for the best flavor.
-
For extra savoriness, sprinkle on a little garlic powder or a drizzle of olive oil.
-
Add a slice of bacon or a fried egg if you’re feeling extra.