by Nicole Etolen | Aug 1, 2015 | Yummy, Recipes to Make | 61 comments
Nature’s Harvest® provided coupons & a gift card to purchase ingredients for this post. All opinions are my own.
When you have a busy work-at-home-lifestyle, it’s easy to forget to eat. When I do remember, I’m usually eating in front of my computer, taking a “working lunch.” Usually it’s more work than lunch! Sandwiches are the easiest way for me to work and eat at the same time. I’ll be honest, my sandwiches are pretty boring because I’m such a picky eater. When Nature’s Harvest® bread challenged me to come up with an original recipe, I had to think outside my usual routine.
My mom eats a lot of tomato sandwiches. I swear she practically lives on them! I wanted to come up with a way to make her regular old tomato sandwich a little more interesting. Since I know nothing about what goes well with tomatoes, I hit the internet and looked at about 50 tomato sandwich recipes for inspiration. I researched flavors and tried to figure out what went well together. I asked my mom what she would eat. The end result is super easy to make, yet really classes up your plain old tomato on bread. Plus it’s all mine! My mom was my taste tester and she said I did good, so I hope you like it too!
Tomato Avocado Carousel Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 slices Natures Harvest® 100& Stone Ground Whole Wheat Bread (you can use other types ofNatures Harvest® if you prefer)
- 1 thick slice of tomato (I used Hot House Tomato, and it makes a difference. Don’t get the cheap tomatoes, splurge and get something good. You can get a few sandwiches out of one tomato).
- Avocado (just ripe, not too ripe but also not still hard)
- Mozzarella Cheese (the goodkind you can slice)
- Pepper to season, if desired
- Mayonnaise (my mom only eats the real stuff, but I imagine you can go with any type you prefer here)
Directions:
- Spread a layer of mayo on the bottom piece of bread. Thick or thin, it’s up to you.
- Add your thick slice of tomato
- Slice the avocado into small pieces and arrange in a pinwheel around the tomato
- Fill in the gaps between the avocado with small slices of mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle pepper if desired
- Top with other slice of bread. You can add more mayo to that slice if you want, or not. That’s really up to you.
Originally, I was going to add bigger slices of avocado and a thick slice of that super fancy mozzarella cheese, but turns out the stuff I bought wasn’t the “fancy” stuff AND I have no idea how people slice avocados so pretty. So this carousel sandwich actually became a thing because I messed up the original recipe.
Why Natures’s Harvest Bread?
Did you know that, as an adult, you’re supposed to eat 48 grams of whole grains daily? Your kids (ages 4-13) should be getting between 40-48 grams daily. Yet, according to studies, many of us aren’t reaching that daily minimum. Nature’s Harvest bread is baked with at least 8 grams of whole grains per serving. The100& Stone Ground Whole Wheat Bread has an incredibly 25 grams per serving. One sandwich and you’re halfway to your daily recommended requirement.
Nature’s Harvest breads are made without artificial flavors or colors. They’re also completely free of high fructose corn syrup. They come in many delicious varieties, from Honey Wheat to Butter Top, and even Buttermilk Made with Whole Grain Bread. I am definitely trying that one next!
To help encourage you and your family to incorporate those 48 grams of whole grains into your diet, Nature’s Harvest® bread launched a fun “Whole Grain Challenge.”From now through August 10, take the whole grain pledge on theNature’s Harvest® Facebook page and you’ll automatically be entered into a weekly sweepstakes. You’ll also find great educational resources on the Facebook page as well asNature’s Harvest® website to help you stay on track with the challenge.
Rosieon August 1, 2015 at 3:20 pm
My favorite in summer is a sandwich of the freshest bread with good mayo, and slices of a garden tomato freshly picked and still warm from the sun.
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Lisa Brownon August 1, 2015 at 3:40 pm
I like chicken salad sandwiches
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Elenaon August 1, 2015 at 3:57 pm
My favorite is BLT
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Mami2jcnon August 1, 2015 at 4:51 pm
I love tuna sandwiches.
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Janet W.on August 1, 2015 at 5:09 pm
Tuna Salad Sandwich is my favorite!
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Kelly Don August 1, 2015 at 6:28 pm
I like an egg salad sandwich.
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shelly petersonon August 1, 2015 at 6:50 pm
I like a turkey, bacon and avocado sandwich
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Natalieon August 2, 2015 at 7:00 am
My favorite sandwich is a turkey sandwich with tomato, lettuce and mayo.
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Julie Cutshawon August 2, 2015 at 9:16 am
My favorite cold sandwich enjoyed on fresh Natures Harvest bread is a BLT, and my favorite hot sandwich is a grilled cheese with tomato.
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Marissa Mon August 2, 2015 at 11:49 am
I like jelly sandwiches!
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HSon August 2, 2015 at 12:58 pm
I like tuna avocado sandwiches.
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James Roberton August 2, 2015 at 1:58 pm
Ham & cheese with mayo is my favorite and preferably heated
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Laura Jon August 2, 2015 at 2:05 pm
Oh my favorite sandwich is the tuna melt! YUM
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Yona Williamson August 2, 2015 at 3:53 pm
I really like a brown sugar ham sandwich…and also salami at times. I prefer mayonnaise on these sandwiches and fresh tomato when I have it.
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Steven weberon August 2, 2015 at 7:48 pm
My favorite sandwich is a turkey BLT on sourdough.
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Tracy Robertsonon August 2, 2015 at 8:06 pm
My absolute favorite is a Monte Cristo, but I don’t have that very often. I also love turkey and cheese.
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Barbara Montagon August 2, 2015 at 11:42 pm
I like a thick BLT on French bread and I want jalapenos on it also!
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Pamela Gurganuson August 3, 2015 at 2:19 pm
My favorite type of sandwich is a BLT.
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Sarah Hayeson August 4, 2015 at 6:05 pm
I love egg sandwiches
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LaTanyaon August 4, 2015 at 9:57 pm
a blt sandwich
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Kristenon August 4, 2015 at 10:31 pm
My favorite is a BLT on toast.
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Allison Swainon August 4, 2015 at 10:48 pm
I love hummus and red pepper sandwiches with sprouts.
Thanks for the chance to win this!
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Emily N.on August 5, 2015 at 11:49 am
I like a turkey sandwich.
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s.w.on August 5, 2015 at 10:02 pm
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich is my favorite
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Amy Lon August 8, 2015 at 8:40 am
My favorite sandwich is a BLT with avocado
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clynsgon August 8, 2015 at 2:24 pm
Roast beef with dill pickles.
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Margaret Smithon August 8, 2015 at 3:49 pm
I love turkey, bacon, lettuce & tomato with mayo.
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Ann Fantomon August 8, 2015 at 7:31 pm
I like sliced turkey, swiss cheese with fresh lettuce, tomato and deli mustard.
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Shannon Baason August 8, 2015 at 9:04 pm
Ham and swiss.
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Cynthia Con August 9, 2015 at 7:54 am
I like a BLT when I can get fresh local tomatoes.
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Karla F.on August 9, 2015 at 9:01 am
My favorite sandwich is a BLT with fresh garden tomatoes.
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Debbi Wellensteinon August 9, 2015 at 11:18 am
I like roast beef on rye with sliced raw, sweet onions.
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trisha kilpatrickon August 9, 2015 at 3:48 pm
Tuna is probably my favorite. I seem to choose that most of the time at sandwich shops. I make it at home a good bit, too.
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heatheron August 9, 2015 at 5:03 pm
My favorite sandwich is a BLT.
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angieon August 9, 2015 at 6:03 pm
Turkey with cheddar cheese, lettuce, and ranch dressing
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Amanda Alvaradoon August 9, 2015 at 8:07 pm
I like turkey breast and muenster cheese with lettuce, tomato and avocado!
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Daniel Mon August 9, 2015 at 11:52 pm
tuna melt is my fav
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Rosanne Morrisonon August 9, 2015 at 11:55 pm
Shaved Krakus polish ham, salami, provolone, tomatoes with olive oil and oregano and seasoned salt.
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Maksymilian Kucharczykon August 10, 2015 at 9:52 am
Very nice !
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PJakeon August 10, 2015 at 11:22 am
Grilled pastrami and corned beef on rye w/ swiss.
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Edgar Robleson August 10, 2015 at 12:25 pm
I eat sandwiches daily.
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Angelicaon August 10, 2015 at 6:54 pm
My favorite type of sandwich is a grilled cheese with Manchego and Pecorino Romano. YUM!
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Tari Lawsonon August 10, 2015 at 8:34 pm
I love a good corned beef special.
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Hesper Fryon August 11, 2015 at 1:48 am
I like a ham and cheese sandwich.
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Carol Godfreyon August 11, 2015 at 12:51 pm
My favorite type of sandwich is a ham and cheese sandwich!
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Karen Drakeon August 11, 2015 at 1:19 pm
I like BLT sandwiches.
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Crystal Fon August 11, 2015 at 5:41 pm
My favorite sandwich is peanut butter and banana on honey wheat bread. Thank you!
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Birdiebeeon August 11, 2015 at 7:45 pm
My favorite sandwich is a smoked turkey, bacon, swiss cheese, tomato, purple onion and avocado with chipotle sauce.
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Shannonon August 12, 2015 at 2:20 am
My favorite sandwich is just one with lots of veggies and sometimes avocado.
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Richard Hickson August 12, 2015 at 10:11 am
I love a quick and easy tomato sandwich in the summer
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Amanda Sakovitzon August 12, 2015 at 12:29 pm
I like avocado and tomato sandwiches.
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Sharonon August 12, 2015 at 4:29 pm
My favorite kind of sandwich is lots of veggies; lettuce, tomato, bell pepper,spinach,black olives, pickles, and banana peppers on whole wheat bread! Yummy!!
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Candie Lon August 12, 2015 at 6:10 pm
I like roast beef. Thank you
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Susan Smithon August 12, 2015 at 7:36 pm
I like ham and cheese sandwiches.
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Thomas Murphyon August 12, 2015 at 8:43 pm
I like ham and cheese with mustard.
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Amy Deeteron August 12, 2015 at 9:52 pm
chicken salad sandwich is my favorite
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Vicky Lon August 12, 2015 at 9:54 pm
I like ham and cheese! A classic.
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Vicky Lon August 12, 2015 at 9:55 pm
I like ham and cheese! It’s my fav
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Ashley Con August 12, 2015 at 10:54 pm
I love grilled ham and cheese sandwiches!
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Sarah Lon August 12, 2015 at 11:57 pm
Turkey & Swiss on Rye.
Thanks for the contest.Reply
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