WLTs (Wurst, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwiches)

Name: WLTs (Wurst, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwiches)
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 pound bratwurst, cut into 4-inch lengths and thinly sliced lengthwise into slabs; Mayonnaise, for spreading; 8 slices of multigrain sandwich bread, lightly toasted; 2 medium tomatoes, sliced; 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced on the bias; Kosher salt; Pepper; Baby lettuce leaves, for serving

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Justin Chapple

Updated on May 1, 2017

WLTs (Wurst, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwiches) — Photo: © Abby Hocking

Total Time:

30 mins

Yield:

4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound bratwurst, cut into 4-inch lengths and thinly sliced lengthwise into slabs
Mayonnaise, for spreading
8 slices of multigrain sandwich bread, lightly toasted
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced on the bias
Kosher salt
Pepper
Baby lettuce leaves, for serving

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the bratwurst and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until browned and sizzling, about 5 minutes.
Spread mayonnaise on each slice of toast. Arrange the tomato and cucumber slices on 4 slices of the toast and season with salt and pepper. Top with the hot bratwurst and lettuce. Close the sandwiches and serve.