BASIL BLTS

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Everybody goes for the bacon in this impressive sandwich. If you've got a garden, harvest your fresh tomatoes and basil and pile them on. -Alisa Lewis, Veradale, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
8 thick slices French bread (diagonally cut), toasted
4 lettuce leaves
2 medium tomatoes, each cut into four slices
8 cooked bacon strips

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix the first five ingredients. Spread over four slices of bread; top with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 833mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.