Description
This Best Tomato Sandwich is a simple, refreshing recipe featuring juicy ripe tomatoes layered with a creamy herb spread of cream cheese, Greek yogurt, dill, and chives on lightly toasted whole-wheat bread. Quick, healthy, and full of flavor, it’s perfect for lunch, picnics, or an easy light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 tbsp low-fat plain Greek-style yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, lightly toasted
- 4 slices fresh tomato (about 1/4-inch thick)
Instructions
- Make the spread: In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, chives, dill, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Toast the bread: Lightly toast two slices of whole-wheat bread until just golden.
- Assemble: Spread the herb mixture on one side of each toast slice. Arrange tomato slices on one slice of bread, overlapping slightly.
- Finish: Top with the second slice of bread, spread-side down. Cut diagonally and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm tomatoes to avoid sogginess.
- Pat tomatoes dry with a paper towel if extra juicy.
- Whole-wheat bread adds structure, but sourdough or rye also work well.
- Make the herb spread up to 3 days ahead and store in the fridge.
- For a vegan option, use dairy-free cream cheese and yogurt alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Sandwich, Lunch, Vegetarian
- Method: No-Cook / Toasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg