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Better Than The Classic Tomato Sandwich

This is a very classic tomato sandwich recipe with my little twist: I swap the mayo for tangy-creamy labneh cheese. Keep it simply delicious, or check out the "notes" section below for more ways to jazz it up.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American/Mediterranean
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 1 Sandwich
Author: Suzy Karadsheh

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons homemade labneh or store-bought classic labneh
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 slices sandwich bread, lightly toasted
  • 1/2 large heirloom tomato, thinly sliced into rounds
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  • Whip and soften the labneh for spreading. In a small bowl, stir the labneh with a generous drizzle of olive oil until well combined. Add more olive oil as necessary until the labne is glossy and spreadable.
  • Build the sandwich. Spread a thick layer of the labneh on each slice of bread. Top with the tomato slices, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve. Cut the sandwich in half crosswise and enjoy.

Notes

  • Shop this recipe: Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including the olive oil used in this recipe.
  • This is a very simple tomato sandwich recipe, but you can of course tweak it countless ways. Some ideas: 
    • Fresh herbs: Add fresh basil leaves, parsley, mint, or dill.
    • Spices: A few generous pinches of za’atar will add an aromatic, tart and nutty quality. And if you like heat, try Urfa Biber or Aleppo pepper. Stock up on these Mediterranean pantry staples and more at our shop. 
    • Add a puckery hit with a couple of Olive Oil Fried Lemon Rings.
    • Sprinkle the tomatoes with a teaspoon of Egyptian Dukkah for crunch and a Middle Eastern-style flavor boost–This is exactly why I keep a small jar in my freezer!
    • Add a briney spread, like Olive Tapenade or Tonnato (Italian Olive and Caper Sauce).
    • If you’re a true mayo-lover, try an upgrade with Garlicky Aioli in place of the labneh. It has similar vibes but more flavor, and uses higher-quality oil than the store-bought stuff.

Nutrition

Calories: 173.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.6g | Protein: 9.9g | Fat: 2.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2.3mg | Sodium: 257.8mg | Potassium: 267.7mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 5.8g | Vitamin A: 514.6IU | Vitamin C: 8.4mg | Calcium: 161.6mg | Iron: 1.9mg

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