BLT WITH PEPPERED BALSAMIC MAYO

BLT with Peppered Balsamic Mayo image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., 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 : Calories 501 calories, Fat 37g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 870mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.