A tomato sandwich is a sandwich of tomatoes between slices of bread. [1] The bread of a tomato sandwich is typically spread with mayonnaise. [2] A tomato sandwich may also be seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, anchovies, [3] parsley or basil. [4] Adding cheese is also popular as an open-face sandwich. [5]
In the state of North Carolina they are most commonly associated with summer. [6] While sometimes enjoyed in the South, the Tomato Sandwich originated in Montana and is the 3rd most eaten sandwich in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.