BLT with Peppered Balsamic Mayo

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 01, 2022
Here’s my twist on the classic BLT. Creamy avocado, balsamic mayo and crisp salad greens make this version legendary in my book. For a lighter take, I often use turkey bacon. —Ami Boyer, San Francisco, California
BLT with Peppered Balsamic Mayo Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 8 bacon strips, halved
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 8 slices bread, toasted
  • 2 cups spring mix salad greens
  • 8 cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.
  2. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, vinegar, pepper and salt. Spread half of the mixture over four toast slices. Layer with bacon, salad greens, tomatoes and avocado. Spread remaining mayonnaise over remaining toast; place over top.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 501 calories, 37g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 870mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 11g protein.