Name: Classic Tomato Toast with Mayonnaise and Chives
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives, divided; 6 slices toasted white bread (such as Wonder Bread or Martin's potato bread); 1 pound very ripe multicolored tomatoes, sliced 1/4" thick; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

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Let the flavors of perfect summer tomatoes shine on this simple-is-best toast.

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