Country-Style Tomato Panino

• servings: Makes 1 panino.

Ingredients

2 slices Italian-style whole grain bread

Extra-virgin olive oil

Fresh lemon juice or imported red wine vinegar

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Chopped basil and mint leaves

Pinch dried Mediter- ranean oregano, such as

Greek oregano

Touch of finely chopped garlic

1 medium ripe but firm tomato, cored and sliced

Directions

Drizzle 1 side of both slices of bread with olive oil and lemon juice or vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Scatter some herbs and garlic over 1 slice of bread. Top with the sliced tomato. Season with more salt and pepper and another scattering of herbs and garlic. Cover with the other slice of bread