Description
The Best Tomato Sandwich is a simple, comforting classic made with juicy ripe tomatoes and a generous herbed cream cheese spread on toasted whole wheat bread. Fresh, creamy, and ready in minutes, it’s perfect for an easy lunch or light meal.
Ingredients
2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon low-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh chives, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 slices whole wheat sandwich bread, lightly toasted
4 slices ripe tomato, about ¼-inch thick
Instructions
In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, chives, dill, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Lightly toast the bread slices until just golden.
Generously spread the cream cheese mixture on one side of each slice of toast.
Arrange the tomato slices evenly on one slice of bread.
Top with the second slice of bread, spread-side down.
Cut the sandwich diagonally and serve immediately.
Notes
Use the ripest, juiciest tomatoes you can find for the best flavor.
Lightly pat tomato slices dry if they’re very juicy to prevent soggy bread.
The herbed cream cheese mixture can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Optional add-ins include smoked salmon, turkey, or chicken for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 374
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 444 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 59 mg