Description
The ultimate summer toast featuring juicy heirloom tomatoes on garlic-rubbed sourdough with creamy mayo and flaky salt. A 5-minute masterpiece!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 thick slices sourdough or country bread
- 1 large ripe tomato (heirloom or beefsteak), sliced 1/2″ thick
- 1 tbsp high-quality mayonnaise
- 1 small garlic clove, peeled
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Flaky sea salt (like Maldon)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Optional Enhancements:
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze
- Crumbled feta or ricotta
- Chili flakes
Instructions
- Toast Bread: Lightly toast bread until golden and crisp.
- Garlic Rub: While warm, rub cut side of garlic clove over one side of each toast.
- Mayo Base: Spread thin layer of mayonnaise over garlic-rubbed side.
- Tomato Layer: Arrange tomato slices to cover toast completely.
- Season: Drizzle with olive oil, then generously sprinkle with flaky salt and pepper.
- Finish: Add optional toppings like torn basil or cheese.
- Serve: Eat immediately while bread is still crisp.
Notes
- Bread tip: Day-old artisan bread works perfectly
- Tomato musts: Never refrigerate; use room-temperature tomatoes
- Next level: Sprinkle with za’atar or everything bagel seasoning
- Meal upgrade: Top with fried egg or avocado slices
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 2 mins
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: No-Cook (except toasting)
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg