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Classic Tomato Toast with Mayonnaise and Chives

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Photo by Tara Donne, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi

Let the flavors of perfect summer tomatoes shine on this simple-is-best toast.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    5 minutes

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

6 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives, divided
6 slices toasted white bread (such as Wonder Bread or Martin's potato bread)
1 pound very ripe multicolored tomatoes, sliced 1/4" thick
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Preparation

  1. Combine mayonnaise and 2 Tbsp. chives in a small bowl. Spread each toast with 1 heaping Tbsp. chive-mayonnaise. Divide tomato slices among toasts and sprinkle each with salt, pepper, and sugar, if using. Top with remaining 2 Tbsp. chives.

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