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Tomato Toast with Basil Mayonnaise

Move over avocado toast, tomato toast with basil mayonnaise is the official snack of summer. It's healthy, delicious, and oh so easy to put together!

Prep Time
6 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 184 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 10 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice optional
  • 8 lices bread
  • 3-4 large tomatoes
  • fresh cracked black pepper
  • sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Put the mayo in a small bowl or jar. Stack the basil leaves and then roll them into a tight 'cigar'. Slice the roll very thinly with a sharp knife. Add the basil to the mayo, loosening up the basil ribbons with your fingers. Blend together with the lemon juice and refrigerate until needed.
  2. Toast the bread in a toaster or in a pan on the stove. Be sure to toast both sides.
  3. Slice the tomatoes thinly.
  4. Spread a generous layer of mayo on each slice or bread and top with tomato slices, slightly overlapping depending on size. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediatley.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 184kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 225mg (9%) Potassium 206mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 605IU (12%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 184kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 225mg 9%
Potassium 206mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 605IU 12%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.