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Grilled Tomato Sandwiches Recipe

After having one too many BLT's one summer, I started making these instead. I actually like these sandwiches a lot better! --Wendy Stenman

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Grilled Tomato Sandwiches Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

8 slices tomato (3/4 inch thick)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 round cheese focaccia bread or focaccia bread of your choice (12 inches), halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
3 cups torn romaine or spinach

Directions

Sprinkle one side of tomato slices with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Place salt side down on paper towels for 10 minutes. Repeat with second side. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic; set aside.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Place bread cut side down on grill. Place tomatoes on grill. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 2 minutes or until bread is golden brown.
Sprinkle tomatoes with the vinegar, pepper and remaining salt. Spread mayonnaise mixture over bread. On the bottom half, layer tomatoes, artichokes and romaine; replace bread top. Cut into wedges; serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings.

TEST KITCHEN TIP The tomatoes must be sliced thick and grilled no more than the 2 minutes specified in the recipe.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 495 calories, 21 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 1,203 mg sodium, 64 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Originally published as Grilled Tomato Sandwiches in Test Kitchen Favorites 2004 , p75