Heirloom Tomato & Basil Tartine

Reviewed by admin · Updated May 24, 2026
  • 10 min prep
  • 3 min cook
  • 13 min total
  • 2 tartines
  • Beginner

Three ingredients, one masterpiece. The Mediterranean tartine you'll make all summer.

Ingredients

2
  • 2 slices sourdough bread toasted
  • 2 heirloom tomatoes sliced
  • 10 leaves basil torn
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • flaky salt to taste

Method

  1. Toast sourdough until deeply golden, ~3 minutes.

  2. Layer tomato slices generously across each piece of toast.

  3. Scatter torn basil, drizzle olive oil, finish with flaky salt. Eat immediately.

Notes & variations

Use the ripest tomatoes you can find. Out of season, swap in good canned San Marzanos, drained and patted dry.

FAQs

Can I use grocery-store basil?

Yes — but smell it first. Buy from the farmer's market when you can.

Pair with

About the editor

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Editor at Sweet Basil Thyme