10 minutes
A simple yet satisfying sandwich featuring ripe tomatoes, garlicky bread, and rich olive oil.
Crusty Country Bread, Toasted
slices
Garlic Clove, Halved crosswise, rubbed on bread
each
Ripe Soft Tomato, Pressed onto bread
each
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Drizzled
tablespoons
Flaky Sea Salt, Sprinkled
pinches
Mayonnaise, Spread
tablespoons
Ripe Firm Tomato, Sliced
each
White Onion, Thinly sliced
0 rings
Bacon, Cooked
slices
1. Toast Bread
Toast four slices of crusty country bread until they're golden and crispy.
2. Rub with Garlic
Rub a halved crosswise garlic clove generously over the warm bread to impart a gentle garlic flavor.
3. Press Tomato
Press the halves of a ripe and soft tomato onto the garlicky bread, letting the juices soak in.
4. Drizzle Olive Oil and Sprinkle Salt
Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the bread and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
5. Spread Mayonnaise
Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise over the bread slices.
6. Add Tomato, Onion, and Optional Bacon
Place slices of a second tomato, ripe but still firm, on top of the mayonnaise along with a few rings of thinly sliced white onion. Optionally, add four slices of cooked bacon.
7. Assemble and Serve
Cap off the sandwich with the remaining slices of tomato-rubbed bread, press down gently, slice in half, and serve.
Opt for peak-season heirloom tomatoes or juicy beefsteaks for the best flavor. Look for tomatoes that are heavy for their size and have a vibrant color. Use tomatoes that are ripe but firm enough to hold their shape.
Opt for peak-season heirloom tomatoes or juicy beefsteaks for the best flavor. Look for tomatoes that are heavy for their size and have a vibrant color. Use tomatoes that are ripe but not too soft.
Use fresh, high-quality bread such as rustic sourdough or hearty multigrain. Toast the bread lightly to prevent sogginess and add a crunch.
Season the tomatoes with a sprinkle of kosher salt to draw out the juices and enhance their natural sweetness and depth. Let them sit for a few minutes before assembling the sandwich.
Use fresh, high-quality bread such as a rustic sourdough or a hearty multigrain. Toast the bread lightly to prevent sogginess and add a delightful crunch.
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