For this tomato toast recipe, be sure to sprinkle the chives, sesame seeds, and flaky salt with abandon.
Ingredients
4 servings
1
garlic clove, finely grated
½
cup mayonnaise
Kosher salt
½
lemon
4
¾”-thick slices country-style bread, toasted
3
medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
2
Tbsp. finely chopped chives
2
tsp. toasted sesame seeds
Flaky sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Aleppo-style pepper (for serving; optional)
Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
Preparation
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Step 1
Mix garlic and mayonnaise in a small bowl. Squeeze about 1 tsp. juice from lemon half into bowl; season with kosher salt. Hang on to lemon.
Step 2
Spread a generous layer of seasoned mayonnaise over toast; shingle a few tomato slices on top. Sprinkle with chives, sesame seeds, sea salt, black pepper, and Aleppo-style pepper. Finely grate some lemon zest from reserved lemon over and drizzle with some oil.