---
title: Tomato Toast
description: Late summer means tomatoes are rolling in from the garden. Make a simple lunch with this easy tomato toast.
---

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# [Tomato Toast](https://www.colonialgardenskc.com/colonial-gardens-farm-to-table-recipes/tomato-toast)

 Written by [Caleb Howerton](https://www.colonialgardenskc.com/colonial-gardens-farm-to-table-recipes/author/caleb-howerton) | Aug 27, 2024 7:49:13 PM

INGREDIENTS

- Fresh Baked Sourdough, 1 slice
- Heirloom Tomato, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- Fresh Cheese, 2Tbs - we like burrata, goat chevre, or feta 
- Pesto, 1-2Tbs
- Butter, softened
- Black Pepper, fresh cracked
- Balsamic Vinegar, drizzle

 

INSTRUCTIONS

- Heat a cast iron griddle on medium
- Butter both sides of the bread and place on heated iron
- Toast until golden on both sides
- Remove from heat
- Spread pesto on bread, top with cheese of your choice, and slices of tomato. 
- Sprinkle with thick grain salt and grind on fresh pepper
- Serve

This recipe is written to serve one because we love it for a midday snack on a busy day. It is easy, of course, to multiply and serve as a course at a dinner party. You may note, we listed a few cheeses. This means you'll have to make it more than once to try them all - and honestly, you'll probably come up with a few options you can tell us about. 

If you don't have fresh pesto, skip it and add fresh basil leaves. Maybe you'll decide you want oregano instead - go for it!

With the balsamic, choose a high-quality vinegar. Sure, you may pay a little more, but the flavor reward is worth it. Another option is to find a balsamic glaze that has been reduced down with a bit of sweetness. 

Every recipe should be approached with the expectation that you should play and improvise. Be inspired by the flavor in front of you!

 

Happy kitchen time!

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