Chef Fred's Griddled Crimson Sandwich

Ingredients:

Makes Two Sandwiches

2 large Crimson tomatoes from Lipman Family Farms, sliced thick (about ½ inch)

4 thick slices ciabatta bread

1 cup arugula

½ cup shaved manchego cheese

1 dozen sliced pimento stuffed olives

¼ cup red onion, thin julienne slices

1 stalk celery, small dices

1 tsp chopped fresh oregano

Juice of 1 lemon

1 tbs plus 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions:

1. Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a pan.  

2. When hot, add tomato slices with a little salt and pepper.

3. Sautee until slightly caramelized.

4. Remove from pan.

5. Toast bread in same pan.

6. Remove bread when toasted and rub garlic clove into toasted bread.

7. Combine all other ingredients in a bowl.

8. Assemble sandwich.