Simple Russian Butter Toast with Tomato and Lettuce
What Started it all:
Bread Russians butter tomato lettuce
This delightful recipe combines the richness of Russian butter with fresh tomatoes and crisp lettuce, all served on toasted bread. It's a quick and easy dish perfect for a light lunch or snack, and it's packed with flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 tablespoon Russian butter (or any butter of your choice)
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- A few leaves of lettuce
- Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the two slices of bread until golden brown. You can use a toaster or a skillet for this step.
- Once toasted, spread a tablespoon of Russian butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer the sliced tomato on top of the buttered side of one slice of bread.
- Place the lettuce leaves on top of the tomato slices. Feel free to tear the leaves into smaller pieces for easier eating.
- If desired, sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper over the tomatoes and lettuce for added flavor.
- Place the second slice of buttered bread on top, butter side down, to create a sandwich.
- Cut the sandwich in half and enjoy your delicious creation!
This simple yet flavorful sandwich showcases how a few quality ingredients can come together to create something delightful. Enjoy your meal, and remember that cooking is all about experimenting and having fun!