Mama's Best Broiled Tomato Sandwich

Ingredients:

2 T. olive oil

2 T. balsamic vinegar *

4 ripe tomatoes, sliced

3 T. mayonnaise

1/2 t. dried parsley

1/4 t. dried oregano **

1/4 t. ground black pepper

3 T. grated Parmesan cheese

4 slices bread, lightly toasted

* I substituted the balsamic vinegar with red wine vinegar + 1 T. sugar

** I didn't have oregano alone, so I just used Italian seasoning

Recipe:

1. Preheat the broiler.

2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together olive oil and vinegar. Marinate tomatoes in the mixture for at least 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, parsley, oregano, pepper, and half the Parmesan cheese. Spread mixture on each slice of toasted bread. Divide marinated tomatoes evenly between 2 slices and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. *

* I actually topped with with grated mozzarella as well.

4. Place on a baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes or until cheese turns golden brown. Serve immediately, open faced or closed.

Rating: 4 of 5

Despite not having all of the exact ingredients I think this turned out pretty well. It's light, it's easy, it's quick. The sandwich has a good balance between sweet and tangy. I don't like mayo at all, but I couldn't taste it. Next time I think I will add more cheese, both Parmesan and mozzarella, before broiling. We ate the sandwiches closed. This sandwich would definitely be good with a soup.

Source: All Recipes: Dinner Tonight, pg. 230