Pickle Sandwich

Ingredients

• 4 slices of your choice of bread (white, whole grain, or rye), toasted if desired
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or a vegan alternative like avocado or hummus)
• 1 teaspoon mustard (yellow, Dijon, or spicy brown)
• 8-10 dill pickles, sliced (preferably refrigerated pickles)
• 1 ripe tomato, sliced
• 1 cup lettuce leaves, washed and dried (romaine or iceberg)
• Optional: sliced red onion or avocado, fresh herbs like dill or parsley

Instructions

1. Start by laying out your chosen bread slices on a flat surface, ensuring they are clean and dry.
2. Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on two slices of bread and 1 teaspoon of mustard on the other two.
3. Layer the sliced dill pickles evenly over the mayonnaise-covered pieces of bread.
4. On top of the pickles, add slices of tomato and a generous handful of lettuce.
5. If desired, add slices of red onion or avocado.
6. Top the sandwich with the mustard-spread slices of bread, pressing down gently.
7. Cut the sandwich in half diagonally for easier handling.
8. Serve immediately or wrap in parchment paper for a picnic lunch idea.