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Southern Tomato Sandwich
Lunch American

Southern Tomato Sandwich

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (depending on taste) evenly over both slices of bread.
  3. 3 Place two slices of tomato on one slice of bread and sprinkle with half of the salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Add two more slices of tomato and sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper
  5. 5 Place second slice of bread, mayonnaise side down, on the top.
  6. 6 Slice and Enjoy!

By NicoleMcmom

Cold Spaghetti
Lunch American

Cold Spaghetti

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, oil, and sugar in a blender or the bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth. Transfer sauce to a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  3. 3 Pour cold sauce over spaghetti; toss to coat. Top servings with Parmesan cheese.

By Cheryl

Tomato and Avocado Salad
Lunch American

Tomato and Avocado Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and pepper. Arrange the slices of avocado and tomato alternately like the spokes of a wheel on one big serving plate, or individual plates. Drizzle lightly with the dressing, and serve immediately.

By AUSSIEBEAR

Spicy Baked Tofu and Spinach Wrap
Lunch American

Spicy Baked Tofu and Spinach Wrap

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Pour Buffalo wing sauce over tofu in a large bowl to cover completely and toss gently to coat; marinate tofu at least as long as it takes for your oven to reach temperature.
  3. 3 Remove tofu from the bowl and spread onto the prepared baking sheet. Coat top of the tofu cubes with extra sauce and spray with cooking spray.
  4. 4 Bake tofu in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip the cubes, spray tops again with cooking spray, and continue baking until firm, about 10 minutes more.
  5. 5 Put 1 slice Swiss cheese atop each tortilla; heat in microwave oven to melt the cheese, about 30 seconds.
  6. 6 Divide tomato slices between the tortillas; top with about 1/4 of the baked tofu and 1/4 of the spinach. Wrap tortillas around the fillings.

By Jessica Shiotelis

Best Ever Pasta Salad
Lunch American

Best Ever Pasta Salad

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Combine penne, cucumbers, tomatoes, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill weed, and lemon pepper in a large bowl; mix well.
  3. 3 Chill in the refrigerator before serving, at least 45 minutes.

By ILOVETOCOOK

Tomato Basil Mozzarella Melt
Lunch American

Tomato Basil Mozzarella Melt

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
16 min
Total
31 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 6 Sister Schuberts Mini Baguettes on a baking sheet and bake rolls according to directions on package. Cool baguettes.
  2. 2 Decrease oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
  3. 3 Carefully slice each Sister Schuberts Mini Baguette in half horizontally. Spread one side of each baguette with pesto. Continue to layer with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap each sandwich in a large piece of aluminum foil, place packages on baking sheet and bake 7 to 10 minutes or until sandwiches are warm and the cheese has melted. Unwrap sandwiches, open and add fresh basil leaves. Serve.

By Marzetti

Tom's Crunchy Salad
Lunch American

Tom's Crunchy Salad

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a serving bowl, toss together the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomatoes, celery, bean sprouts and onion. Stir in the Italian dressing just before serving. This salad can also be stored in a resealable bag in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it.

By COLVIN

Three-Cheese and Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Lunch American

Three-Cheese and Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2 Spread 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise on each bread slice; place mayonnaise-side down into the skillet. Place jalapeño Jack cheese on 1 bread slice; top with tomato slices. Place mozzarella cheese on other bread slice; top with basil, then Cheddar cheese. Cook until bread turns golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully invert bread slice with tomato onto slice with basil.

By Yoly

Pressure Cooker Cream of Tomato Soup
Lunch American

Pressure Cooker Cream of Tomato Soup

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, and salt together in a pressure cooker. Cover and bring to medium pressure according to manufacturer's instructions for 3 minutes. Carefully choose quick-release to release pressure and remove lid.
  2. 2 Stir baking soda into tomato mixture until no longer bubbling. Add milk, cream, salt, and pepper to tomato mixture. Blend soup with a hand-held blender. Heat soup over medium-low heat, stirring often, until heated through, about 15 minutes.

By skybear

Bacon, Basil Pesto, and Tomato Sandwich
Lunch American

Bacon, Basil Pesto, and Tomato Sandwich

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Set aside on a paper towel to drain.
  2. 2 Spread 1 tablespoon pesto on the bottom slice of toast. Layer tomato slices and 3 slices bacon over each. Season with salt and pepper. Spread 1 teaspoon mayonnaise on remaining bread slices and place on top of the sandwiches. Cut sandwiches in half to serve.

By lutzflcat

Salad Stuffed Shells
Lunch American

Salad Stuffed Shells

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water until cold.
  2. 2 Combine lettuce, tomatoes, salami, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl. Add vinaigrette; toss salad to coat. Stuff shells with salad; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

By Micki

Grandma Jane's Kicked Up Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Lunch American

Grandma Jane's Kicked Up Tomato and Cucumber Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. When cool, crumble the bacon into a large salad bowl. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings, and let cool.
  2. 2 Mix the bacon drippings and mayonnaise into the crumbled bacon until thoroughly combined; stir in tomatoes and cucumbers. Season to taste with kosher salt, five-peppercorn blend, and cumin. Allow to chill for at least 1 hour before serving (overnight is better).

By cj

Quick Cucumber Salad
Lunch American

Quick Cucumber Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread cucumber slices in a thin layer on a large platter. Sprinkle salt generously over the cucumber. Let salt soak into cucumber slices for about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer cucumber to a colander and rinse with cold water; drain thoroughly and transfer to a dry surface. Pat cucumbers dry with paper towel.
  3. 3 Whisk vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and dill together in a large bowl. Add cucumber slices and tomatoes; toss to coat.

By diane bartels