Spanish Style Tomato with Ham or Cheese Sandwich
Elevate your sandwich game with this simple yet flavorful Spanish-Style Tomato with Ham or Cheese Sandwich! Built on the foundation of crusty, rustic bread, this recipe celebrates the vibrant flavors of ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Each slice is infused with the essence of Mediterranean cuisine by rubbing it with fresh garlic and juicy tomatoes, creating the perfect base for a topping of thinly sliced Serrano ham or creamy Manchego cheese. Finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt, this open-faced delight is quick to prepare, taking just 15 minutes from start to finish. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch, an irresistible snack, or a savory appetizer, this Spanish-inspired classic is a delicious ode to simplicity and bold flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Rustic bread (such as ciabatta or baguette)
- 1 medium Ripe tomato
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium Garlic clove
- 2 slices Serrano ham or Manchego cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
1. Preheat a grill pan or toaster to medium-high heat.
2. Slice the rustic bread into two thick slices, or use pre-sliced rustic-style bread. Lightly toast the bread slices until golden and crispy but still soft on the inside.
3. While the bread is toasting, cut the ripe tomato in half crosswise.
4. Peel the garlic clove and leave it whole.
5. Remove the toasted bread from the heat and allow it to cool slightly until it is safe to handle.
6. Rub one side of each piece of bread with the cut side of the garlic clove to impart a light garlic flavor.
7. Take the cut tomato and rub it generously over the same side of the bread, squeezing slightly to release the juice and pulp across the surface.
8. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over each slice of prepared bread.
9. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over each piece of bread to taste.
10. Top one slice of bread with a piece of Serrano ham or Manchego cheese. Repeat for the second slice.
11. Serve immediately while the sandwich is warm, with optional extra olive oil drizzled on top for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
513 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.0 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 2577 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 598 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
