Description
Homemade Kentucky tomato sandwich delivers classic Southern comfort with fresh garden tomatoes, crisp bread, and rich mayonnaise. Seasonal ingredients blend perfectly for a simple yet satisfying summer meal you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (56 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, lightly toasted
- 4 slices tomato, about ¼-inch thick
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp sliced fresh chives
- 1 tbsp low-fat plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
Instructions
- Herb Fusion: Blend cream cheese, yogurt, chives, dill, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-incorporated, creating a vibrant herbal spread.
- Toast Preparation: Generously apply the herbed mixture across each bread slice, ensuring complete and even coverage to maximize flavor profile.
- Tomato Assembly: Arrange juicy, ripe tomato slices strategically on one bread surface, creating a colorful and fresh foundation for the sandwich.
- Final Composition: Crown the tomato layer with the second toast slice, spread-side down, and apply gentle pressure to meld the ingredients together, forming a cohesive culinary creation.
- Serving Technique: Slice the sandwich diagonally and present immediately, preserving the crispness of the toast and the cool, creamy essence of the herbed spread.
Notes
- Maximize Freshness: Choose vine-ripened tomatoes at peak ripeness for the most vibrant, sweet flavor and juiciest texture.
- Spread Technique: Whip cream cheese and yogurt until ultra-smooth to prevent lumpy or uneven coating on bread.
- Toast Perfection: Use artisan or sourdough bread and toast until golden brown for a satisfying crunch that complements the creamy herbed spread.
- Serving Suggestion: Cut sandwich diagonally just before serving to maintain crisp toast and prevent soggy edges, ensuring a delightful eating experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg