Heirloom Tomato Tartine: 4 Summer Sunshine Bites
A simple and delicious open-faced sandwich featuring the best of peak-season heirloom tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of rustic bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, halved
- 2 cups assorted heirloom tomatoes, sliced or halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden brown.
- Rub the cut side of the garlic clove over the surface of each toast slice.
- Drizzle the toasts with olive oil.
- Arrange the heirloom tomato slices on top of the toasts.
- Scatter the torn basil leaves over the tomatoes.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
Notes
- Use your favorite rustic bread for this recipe. Sourdough or a good country loaf works well.
- The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the flavor of this tartine.
- Feel free to add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for an extra touch of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartine
- Calories: Approx. 200-250
- Sugar: Approx. 5-8g
- Sodium: Approx. 200-300mg
- Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1-2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8-12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20-25g
- Fiber: Approx. 2-3g
- Protein: Approx. 4-6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg