Entrée: United States – Butter Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich

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Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 5 min

Total 15 min

Ingredients

4 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread
2 ripe plum tomatoes
1 head butter lettuce
2 tbsp (30 ml) mayonnaise
1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
4 slices cooked bacon (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Toast the slices of bread until golden brown. 
2. Wash and dry the butter lettuce, then prepare the plum tomatoes by slicing them into thin rounds.
3. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard together until well combined. Spread this mixture evenly over one side of each slice of toasted bread.
4. Layer the butter lettuce on two of the bread slices. Add tomato slices over the lettuce, seasoning them with salt and pepper. 
5. If using, layer bacon slices on top of the tomatoes.
6. Top with the remaining bread slices, mayonnaise side down, and press gently to set the sandwich.
7. Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately. Enjoy a satisfying and refreshing take on a classic sandwich.