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.