No-Cook Avocado Tomato Sandwich with Basil Mayo
A fresh, no-cook sandwich layering creamy avocado, ripe tomato, and fragrant basil mayo for a light, satisfying meal. This no-cook recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs ripe avocado, ripe tomato, fresh basil leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 whole ripe avocado
- 1 large ripe tomato
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 whole grain bread slices
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, finely chop 6 fresh basil leaves and mix with 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until smooth and fragrant.
- Step 2: Peel and slice 1 whole ripe avocado into 1/4-inch thick slices, then thinly slice 1 large ripe tomato into rounds.
- Step 3: Spread the prepared basil mayo evenly on both slices of 2 whole grain bread slices.
- Step 4: Layer the avocado slices evenly on one bread slice, then top with tomato slices to cover the surface.
- Step 5: Close the sandwich with the other mayo-coated bread slice, press gently, and cut diagonally to serve immediately for best freshness.
