Tomato Tea Sandwiches

 6 Tbsp cream cheese, softened

2 1/2 tsp Summer Sauce (recipe below)

3/4 tsp black pepper

3/4 tsp salt, divided

12 thin white bread slices, toasted

1 large tomato, cut into 6 slices

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

Stir together cream cheese, summer sauce, pepper and 1/2 tsp salt in a small bowl until combined.  Spread cream cheese mixture on 1 side of the toasted bread slices.  Place 1 tomato slice and several rings of onion on each 6 slices of bread.  Sprinkle evenly with the remaining salt.  Cover with remaining read slices.  Cut halves or quarters. Serve immediately.

Summer Sauce:

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves

1/2 cup loosely packed flat leaf parsley

1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint

1 Tbsp lemon zest + 2 tsp lemon juice

1 garlic clove

In a blender of food processor, process till smooth.  Taste; season with more salt and lemon juice, if desired.  Cover an chill until ready to use.  Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator.   Can add mayo to it and use as a dip and use as a sandwich spread.

Recipe: the farm stand