In the realm of classic summer dishes, few can rival the timeless allure of a tomato sandwich. This humble yet satisfying meal, featuring ripe, juicy tomatoes, soft, white bread, and a generous slather of mayonnaise, has been a staple in American cuisine for generations. Its simplicity belies a symphony of flavors and textures that elevate it from a mere sandwich to a culinary experience. Whether you prefer your tomatoes sliced or smashed, your bread toasted or plain, there's a tomato sandwich recipe here to suit every palate. From the classic mayo-based rendition to variations featuring avocado, bacon, or even grilled cheese, these recipes offer a delightful journey through the world of tomato sandwiches. So, grab some vine-ripened tomatoes, your favorite bread, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the essence of summer.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED CHEESE AND TOMATO SANDWICHES
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches are so easy and delicious, perfect for that lunchtime fix. Perfectly melted cheese surrounding a juicy tomato inside with toasted whole grain bread outside, make this sandwich the ultimate comfort food.
Provided by Country Crock®
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Country Crock®
Time 10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spread Country Crock® Spread on one side of each bread slice.
- Place 2 slices, Spread side down, in skillet. Top each with tomato, then cheese, then remaining bread slice, Spread side up.
- Cook until lightly browned on one side. Flip over and cook until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 573.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
GRILLED BACON-TOMATO SANDWICHES
My family loves these sandwiches and they are very easy to prepare. Fresh basil, tangy Italian dressing and melted cheese meld perfectly together in this simple sandwich. -Betty Snoddy, Franklin, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Top 2 slices of bread with a slice of cheese each; layer each with 2 tomato slices, 2 bacon strips, half of the basil and another cheese slice. Top with remaining bread. Brush dressing over outside of sandwiches., In a large skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
GRILLED BACON, TOMATO AND CHEESE SANDWICHES
Dinner ready in just 20 minutes! Enjoy these cheesy skillet grilled sandwiches made using bacon and tomatoes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Top 4 of the bread slices with bacon, tomato and cheese. Cover with remaining bread slices. Spread outside of sandwiches with margarine.
- Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat until hot. Place sandwiches, 2 at a time if necessary, in skillet; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 3 g
GRILLED CHEDDAR, TOMATO AND BACON SANDWICHES
Categories Sandwich Cheese Pork Tomato Kid-Friendly Lunch Cheddar Bacon Spring Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels and drain. Wash and dry skillet.
- Place 4 bread slices on work surface. Press 1/4 cup grated cheese onto each slice. Top each with 2 tomato slices. Sprinkle with pepper. Place 2 bacon slices atop each, breaking into pieces if necessary to fit. Press 1/4 cup grated cheese over bacon on each. Top sandwiches with remaining bread slices, then spread 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise over top of each sandwich. Heat 2 heavy large skillets over medium heat. Add 2 sandwiches, mayonnaise side down, to each skillet. Place plate atop both sandwiches to weigh down. Cook sandwiches until bottom is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Spread top of each sandwich with 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise. Turn sandwiches over, mayonnaise side down. Top with plates and cook until golden brown on bottom, about 2 minutes. Transfer sandwiches to work surface. Cut sandwiches crosswise in half and serve
TOMATO & AVOCADO SANDWICHES
I'm a vegetarian, and this is a tasty, quick and healthy lunch I could eat for every meal. At my house, we call these sandwiches HATS: hummus, avocado, tomato and shallots. These are ingredients I almost always have on hand. -Sarah Jaraha, Moorestown, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spread avocado over 2 slices of toast. Top with tomato and shallot. Spread hummus over remaining toast slices; place on top of avocado toast, facedown on top of tomato layer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TOMATO-BASIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES
All the flavors of Pizza Margherita in fewer than 20 minutes make this the perfect meal for the whole family. My daughters call them "those special grilled cheese sandwiches." -Donna Fazenbaker, Goldsboro, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Layer the cheese and tomato slices over two bread slices; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with basil leaves and remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
GRILLED TOMATO-CHEESE SANDWICHES
Give this classic an awesome twist! Turn plain ol' grilled cheese into a bistro-like sandwich with a variety of cheeses and fresh ingredients. We know you'll love it! Elaine Haskins - Troutville, PA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle tomatoes and onion over four bread slices. Layer with cheese slices; top with remaining bread. Butter outsides of sandwiches., Toast on a heated griddle for 2-3 minutes on each side or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 591 calories, Fat 39g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 903mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH MOZZARELLA, TOMATO AND BASIL
This recipe served as the cover photo for the August 2007 issue of Food and Wine magazine. I couldn't get my mind off the photo and made these the very next day. This is a perfect summertime sandwich! Quick, easy and delicious. Prep time includes marinating time.
Provided by Dine Dish
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk 1/4 cup of the olive oil with the lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, garlic and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Spoon 1» tablespoons of the mixture into a medium bowl, add the tomatoes and turn to coat. Add the chicken to the large bowl and turn to coat. Let the tomatoes and chicken stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Light a grill. Brush the rolls with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and grill over high heat until golden. Add the chicken to the grill, season with salt and pepper and grill over high heat, turning once, until cooked through and lightly charred, about 6 minutes. Place the chicken on the rolls and top with the mozzarella, tomato and basil. Spoon any tomato juices on the top half of the bun, close the sandwiches and serve.
TOMATO SANDWICHES
You may not really need a recipe for a tomato sandwich, but sometimes varying it can be nice, especially if you tend to get stuck in a habit as the summer progresses. This version, based on pan con tomate, involves rubbing the guts of a ripe tomato all over garlicky toasted bread. More tomato slices are added on top, along with slivers of onion and mayonnaise, and bacon if you'd like. It's a supremely messy sandwich best munched over the sink, or with plenty of napkins nearby.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories brunch, easy, lunch, quick, sandwiches, main course
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toast the bread. Take each slice and rub one side all over with the cut side of the garlic clove. (The clove should start to disintegrate into the bread.) Rub each slice with the cut sides of the soft halved tomato, pressing so the tomato flesh sticks to the bread. Drizzle bread with oil, then sprinkle with salt.
- Spread mayonnaise over the tomato pulp. Place the sliced tomatoes on top of 2 pieces of the bread. Cover tomato slices with onions and sprinkle with salt. Top with bacon if using, then use the other 2 slices of tomato-rubbed bread to make sandwiches. Eat over the sink.
ALMOST-FAMOUS TOMATO, BASIL AND MOZZARELLA FLATBREAD SANDWICHES
In 1994, two American brothers stopped by a café in Paris named Così and, like countless others, became obsessed with its salty, chewy flatbread. They begged the owner to teach them his secrets, but he did them one better: He helped them set up shop in New York in 1996. The T.B.M. (short for tomato, basil and mozzarella) on the original menu was an instant hit, and it's still the top-selling sandwich at the chain's 137 stores. Chefs in Food Network Kitchens ate more than a few of them so they could re-create the recipe.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 4h40m
Yield 8 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the flatbread: Stir the yeast, sugar and 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110 degrees F) in a bowl. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. Whisk the flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil and mix with your hands into a smooth dough. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; set aside in a warm place until the dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until slightly elastic, dusting with more flour if the dough is too sticky to handle, about 5 minutes. Return the dough to the bowl, cover and set aside again until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Brush 2 baking sheets with olive oil. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, dusting with more flour if needed. Cut the dough in half and form into 2 balls. Roll out each ball into a 12-by-3-inch rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick. Transfer each dough rectangle to one of the prepared baking sheets and let rest, uncovered, until a dry crust forms on top, 1 hour, 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, position racks in the middle and lower thirds of the oven. Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on the bottom rack and preheat to 475 degrees F for at least 40 minutes.
- Press your fingertips through the dry crust on top of the dough to create a spotted pattern. Gently stretch each piece of dough into a 14-by-4-inch rectangle, then brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Put 1 baking sheet of dough on the pizza stone and bake until the bottom of the bread is golden brown, about 7 minutes. Transfer to the middle rack and continue baking until golden all over, about 5 more minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately brush the top of the bread with olive oil and sprinkle with salt; let cool on the baking sheet on a rack. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Make the dressing: Whisk the vinegar, mustard and dried basil in a bowl. Add the sugar and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Slice each flatbread in half horizontally and brush with the dressing. Top the bread bottoms with the tomatoes, mozzarella and basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper and cover with the bread tops. Cut into pieces.
MINT-CUCUMBER TOMATO SANDWICHES
I jazzed up the quintessential teatime cucumber sandwich to suit my family's tastes. This was my absolute go-to sandwich last summer when I was pregnant. It hit all the right spots! -Namrata Telugu, Terre Haute, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 sandwiches.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spread butter over 4 slices of bread. Layer with cucumber and tomatoes; sprinkle with salt, pepper and mint. Top with remaining bread. If desired, cut each sandwich into quarters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 631mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
EGGPLANT, TOMATO AND GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES
Categories Sandwich Cheese Tomato Vegetarian Quick & Easy Goat Cheese Basil Eggplant Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
Yield 2 Servings; can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Combine oil and garlic in small bowl. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Brush cut sides of baguette and both sides of eggplant slices and tomato slices with garlic oil. Grill cut sides of baguette until toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer baguette, cut side up, to plates. Season eggplant and tomatoes with salt and pepper. Grill eggplant until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side; transfer to plate. Grill tomatoes until warmed through, about 1 minute per side; transfer to plate.
- Spread goat cheese on bread, dividing equally. Overlap eggplant slices, then tomato slices on baguette halves, covering completely. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Cut each sandwich diagonally into 4 sections and serve.
GRILLED TOMATO-AND-MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES
Top these tomato-and-mozzarella sandwiches with ribbon-trimmed toothpicks for a festive touch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Using a 2- or 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter (depending on size of tomatoes), cut out bread and mozzarella.
- Season tomatoes with salt and pepper. Sandwich 1 tomato slice and 1 mozzarella slice between 2 slices of bread. Repeat with remaining tomatoes, mozzarella, and bread to make 16 sandwiches.
- Preheat a grill to medium, or heat a grill pan over medium heat. Brush outsides of bread with butter. Grill sandwiches until golden brown and mozzarella is soft but not completely melted, about 5 minutes per side.
FRIED GREEN TOMATO SANDWICHES
This is one of my favorite quick-fix suppers. I'm sure a lot of people have never tried fried green tomatoes, but they're yummy.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 sandwiches.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a shallow dish, combine flour and seasonings; dip tomatoes in the mixture and set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. , Remove to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, cook tomatoes for 2 minutes on each side; drain on paper towels. , Place six slices of toast on a baking sheet. Layer with three tomato slices, two bacon strips and a cheese slice. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with lettuce if desired. , Spread mayonnaise and mustard on remaining toast if desired; place over lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 562 calories, Fat 36g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 1076mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
ROASTED EGGPLANT AND TOMATO SANDWICHES
When tomatoes and eggplant roast together until they reach a melty and delicate consistency, they become a flavorful combo for a vegetarian sandwich that still satisfies.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Sprinkle eggplant with 2 teaspoons salt, and place in a colander set over a bowl. Let stand 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
- Arrange eggplant in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush both sides with 1/4 cup oil. Toss tomatoes with remaining tablespoon oil, season with salt and pepper, and add to sheet. Sprinkle with capers. Roast, flipping eggplant halfway through, until eggplant is golden brown and very tender and tomatoes have burst, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Brush rolls with oil from pan. Divide vegetables among rolls and top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g
ROAST BEEF, BASIL, AND SPICY TOMATO CHUTNEY LAVASH SANDWICHES
Categories Sandwich Beef Leafy Green Herb Vegetable Brunch No-Cook Picnic Super Bowl Lunch Basil Arugula Summer Gourmet Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 small sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Quarter lavash and spread 1 side of each quarter evenly with 1 tablespoon chutney, leaving a 1/2-inch border all around. On each quarter arrange about 1‚ slices roast beef in one layer over chutney and season with salt and pepper. Spread 1 tablespoon chutney evenly over roast beef and top with basil, arugula, and salt and pepper to taste. Tightly roll up each lavash around filling into a cone and wrap individually in wax paper and plastic wrap. Sandwiches may be made 6 hours ahead and chilled, wrapped in plastic wrap.
- Garnish sandwiches with arugula and basil and serve with chutney.
TOMATO TEA SANDWICHES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Yield 6 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Spread 12 slices white and/or pumpernickel bread with mayonnaise. Top half of the bread with sliced tomato and cucumber or avocado. Season with salt and pepper and cover with the remaining bread. Trim off the crusts and slice the sandwiches in half. Pack in an airtight container or wrap in plastic wrap.
EGG AND TOMATO SALAD SANDWICHES (PITA BREAD)
Make and share this Egg and Tomato Salad Sandwiches (Pita Bread) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ImPat
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel the eggs and cut in half and remove the yolks and chop the whites and set aside.
- Push the egg yolk through a fine mesh sieve and then mix to a smooth paste together with the mayonnaise mustard, vinegar and sour cream and then season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Mix the dressing with the tomatoes, capsicum (bell pepper), potato, egg white and spring green onions.
- Carefully split the pitas in half to form pockets and fill the pockets with the salad.
TUNA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SANDWICHES
Steps:
- In a bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, the yogurt, the garlic paste, the basil, the lemon juice to taste, and salt and pepper to taste and stir in the tuna, the olives, the sun-dried tomatoes, and the scallions. Divide the tuna mixture between the bottom halves of the bread, top the sandwiches with the arugula, and cover them with the top halves of the bread, pressing them firmly.
WELSH RABBIT ( RAREBIT ) AND TOMATO SANDWICHES
Sara Moulton's take on a classic baked cheese dish morphed into grilled sandwiches that are perked up with toasted walnuts and tomato slices.
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Sprinkle the tomato slices lightly on both sides with salt; arrange them on a wire rack over a tray to drain for 10 minutes and then pat dry with paper towels.
- Meanwhile, spread the walnuts in a pie plate or baking pan and toast in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes or until fragrant.
- Toss the cheese with the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, cayenne, walnuts and salt to taste.
- Arrange one fourth of the tomato slices on half of the bread slices.
- Mound one fourth of the cheese mixture on top of the tomatoes and top with the remaining bread slices.
- In a large skillet heat the oil or butter over moderately high heat until hot.
- Add the sandwiches, turn the heat down to moderately low and cook the sandwiches until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes a side.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best taste.
- Use high-quality mayonnaise for a creamy, rich flavor.
- Toast the bread for a crispy, golden texture.
- Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon.
- For a vegan version, use vegan mayonnaise and omit the bacon.
- Serve with your favorite sides, such as chips, coleslaw, or fruit salad.
Conclusion:
Tomato sandwiches are a classic summer dish that are easy to make and incredibly delicious. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sandwich that is bursting with flavor. Whether you prefer your tomato sandwiches simple or loaded with toppings, there is a recipe in this article for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, give one of these tomato sandwich recipes a try.
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