An easy tomato, onion, and basil tartine recipe, for those summer days when all the produce are in season!
Ingredients
4slices organic tomato(local and in-season is best)
2onion(thin slices)
4fresh basil leaves
1Tbsporganic mayonnaise(if you are vegan, choose an egg-free mayo)
2slicesorganic bread of your choicetoasted
sea salta pinch
black pepper(optional)
turmeric powder(optional)
1/2tspblack sesame seeds(optional)
Dressing
1/2tspmaple syrup
1/2tspbalsamic vinegar
1/2tspextra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
While your bread is toasting, mix the dressing by combining all 3 ingredients in a small container or glass.
After toasting the bread and cooling off a little, put a generous amount of mayo on each slices, cover with tomato slices, onion slices, and fresh basil leaves.
Add a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground pepper, turmeric, and sesame seeds (optional).
Drizzle with dressing.
Serve with a green salad.
Enjoy immediately.
Note: I do not believe anyone should worry about counting calories, but here is the nutritional information for one serving Calories: 312kcal | Fat: 7g | Saturated fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 597mg | Potassium: 634mg | Carbohydrates: 53g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g | Protein: 8g | Vitamin A: 985% | Vitamin C: 31.1% | Calcium: 191% | Iron: 2.6%