Description
This refreshing and simple tomato sandwich is the perfect light lunch or snack for summer. Combining creamy herb-spread with fresh, juicy tomato slices on toasted whole-wheat bread, it offers a delicious mix of flavors and textures that celebrate seasonal produce. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a healthy and satisfying choice to enjoy all summer long.
Ingredients
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Herb Cream Cheese Spread
- 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon low-fat plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt
- 1 tablespoon sliced fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Sandwich
- 2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, lightly toasted
- 4 slices tomato (about 1/4-inch thick)
Instructions
- Prepare the herb cream cheese spread: In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese, low-fat plain Greek-style yogurt, sliced fresh chives, chopped fresh dill, and ground pepper until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Toast the bread: Lightly toast the two slices of whole-wheat sandwich bread until golden but still soft enough to bite through easily.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spread the prepared cream cheese mixture evenly on one side of each slice of toasted bread. Then, layer the tomato slices over the spread on one slice.
- Complete and serve: Top the tomatoes with the second slice of bread, spread-side down. Carefully cut the sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately to enjoy the freshness and creamy flavors.
Notes
- Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor and juiciness.
- Adjust the amount of pepper or add salt as preferred for seasoning.
- This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh; tomatoes can make bread soggy if left too long.
- For a vegan option, substitute cream cheese and yogurt with plant-based alternatives.
- Adding a handful of fresh spinach or arugula can add extra greens and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
