Tomato Sandwich with Basil Mayo

This tomato sandwich with basil mayo is the ultimate summer lunch. There’s something particularly delicious and satisfying about ripe summer tomatoes and mayo sandwiched between slices of thick, crusty bread, the juice running down your arms as you go in for another bite. Our lemony basil mayo takes this classic tomato sandwich to the next level, adding fresh herby flavor that pairs perfectly with peak-season tomatoes.

Author: Cooking with Conks

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 2 Sandwiches

Calories: 797 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 cup - mayonnaise
1 cup - fresh basil leaves
½ tbsp - lemon juice
¼ tsp - pepper
4 slices - bread
2 - heirloom tomato
Flaky sea salt

Instructions

In a high sided container, add the mayo, lemon juice, pepper, and basil and blend it all up with an immersion blender.
Note: This recipe makes about 1 cup of basil mayo, which is enough for 4 to 6 sandwiches.
To make 1 sandwich, take two pieces of toasted bread and spread about 2 tablespoons of basil mayo onto each piece.
Place several thick slices of tomato on top of one slice of bread, then season the tomatoes with flaky sea salt, and cover with the other slice of bread.
Repeat with the second sandwich. Cut the sandwiches in half and enjoy!

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