Simple Tomato Sandwich

annlouise's Note:

I am only posting such a simple recipe because I actually somehow lived 29 years of life before my husband introduced me to the Tomato Sandwich. If you've only used tomatoes as an accessory in your sandwiches, and not as the Featured Ingredient, you are truly missing summer as it was meant to be tasted. Note: after many years, I have solidly converted to mayo for this sandwich, with fresh ground black pepper too. (Oct 2012)

• Total Time: 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 1

• 2 slices bread (homemade strongly recommended, cracked wheat is my specific favorite)
• 1 medium organic tomatoes (room temperature or fresh from the stalk, do NOT attempt this with pale, store-bought types!) or 1 medium garden tomato (room temperature or fresh from the stalk, do NOT attempt this with pale, store-bought types!)
• 3 tablespoons Miracle Whip or 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• salt, to taste

Directions:

1. Toast bread.
2. Slice tomato.
3. When bread is adequately toasted, liberally spread both sides with Miracle Whip (or butter one side with Miracle Whip on the other).
4. Lay tomato slices on one side of bread.
5. Salt tomato to taste.
6. Slap that baby together and savor summer at its best!

Reviews

[Phantom2010]

Tomato sandwiches are THE BEST! I agree that the taste of the tomatoes make a big difference in the taste. I personally prefer miracle whip and I also add some black pepper. Also, for me, the bread must be toasted with margarine.

[SilverOpera]

There needs to be a 10-star rating, because this is just about the most delicious thing I've ever shoved in my face. Hellman's mayo and some salt and pepper and this is just heaven. IMHO, there's no need to toast the bread, and the whiter and more refined, the better.

[AnnaMarieCooking4Free]

Yummmmy! The best sandwich ever.. just add a piece of cheese!