The Ultimate Summer Tomato Sandwich

Indulge in the flavors of summer with this sensational Tomato Sandwich featuring the perfect blend of sweet, juicy tomatoes and a herby cream cheese spread. Elevate your sandwich game and prepare a batch of this delightful cream cheese mixture, ideal for spreading on bagels or crackers. For an added protein punch, consider including smoked salmon or thinly sliced turkey or chicken.

Ingredients:

• 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
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, lightly toasted
• 4 slices tomato (about 1/4-inch)

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, thoroughly combine cream cheese, yogurt, chives, dill, and ground pepper.
2. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on one side of each lightly toasted slice of whole-wheat bread.
3. Arrange the tomato slices on one bread slice, ensuring even coverage.
4. Place the second bread slice, spread-side down, on top of the tomatoes to complete the sandwich.
5. Before serving, cut the sandwich in half diagonally for a delightful presentation.

Celebrate the essence of summer with every bite of this Ultimate Tomato Sandwich, a classic that promises to become a seasonal favorite.