Bacon-Avocado-Lettuce-Tomato Snack Sandwich

This easy BALT with a balsamic drizzle is great for snack time, or anytime! MORE+ LESS-

By Daring Gourmet

September 18, 2017

Ingredients

1/3

cup good quality aged balsamic vinegar

slices bread, toasted or grilled

Mayonnaise

leaves lettuce

thick cut slices bacon, cooked

slices tomato

slices avocado

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To make the balsamic reduction, place the balsamic vinegar in a very small saucepan and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes or until it is thickened and lightly coats a spoon.
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To assemble the sandwiches, spread some mayonnaise on each slice of toasted bread. Next layer with lettuce, 2 slices of bacon, 2 slices of tomato and 2 slices of avocado. Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar reduction and serve immediately.

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Practically everyone loves a good BLT sandwich. And a BLT with avocado is just that much better. But have you had an open-faced BALT drizzled with a sweet and tangy balsamic vinegar reduction? Now you’re talkin’! These are super quick and simple to throw together and make for such a nice and vibrantly colorful snack or meal. And that elegant little touch of balsamic drizzle goes a long way for both its appearance and flavor. Serve and ENJOY!