Ingredients
- 1 cup good mayonnaise
- 10 to 15 basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 slices country loaf bread
- 1 heirloom or Israeli tomato, sliced
Directions
Whisk together the mayonnaise, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil and garlic. Spread the mayonnaise mixture on the top of 2 slices of bread. Place the sliced tomato on top of one
bread slice. Place the remaining slice of bread, mayonnaise side down, on top of the tomato. Cut the sandwich in half and serve.
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By GranDonna1
on November 18, 2011
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OMG Basil and mayo - two of my favorites. This is so delish. Like some other reviewers I think the mayo (Hellmann's, of course already has enough salt. Also, would you not agree Ina has the BEST music on TV. If the show is a re-run I sometimes work around the house and just listen 'cause the music is so great. Love ya ina. Your recipes are great.
By Chef #1533290
new york, NY
on November 03, 2011
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OBSESSED!
By The Petite Gourmet
Portland, OR
on September 08, 2011
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I love this sandwich! I've been making it for years. The mayo is the real star of the show, and can be used in many other applications - I usually double it and keep it in the fridge for other sandwiches. It's also great as a dipping sauce for crudités, or for sweet potato fries! I would recommend using the full 15 basil leaves, and omitting the salt altogether. Mayo has plenty of sodium in it, and when I made this for the first time with the salt, it was almost inedible. I also add a healthy dose of freshly ground black pepper - everything is better with pepper!
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