Description
These Marinated Tomato BLATs elevate the classic BLT with juicy, marinated tomatoes, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and a flavorful marinade. Perfect for a summer lunch or a casual dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 homegrown tomatoes, sliced
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 8 slices bacon
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- Red or green leaf lettuce, as many pieces as you’d like
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced, sprinkled with salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Marinate Tomatoes: Slice the tomatoes and place them in a 9×13 baking dish. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and Italian seasoning until combined. Pour it over the tomatoes. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or even longer. Flip the tomato slices a few times while marinating.
- Cook Bacon: Cook the bacon in a skillet until it’s crispy and the fat is rendered.
- Assemble Sandwiches: To assemble the sandwiches, toast your sourdough bread. If you like, you can drizzle a bit of the tomato marinade on the bread. This makes for a messier but delicious sandwich. Spread one or both bread slices with mayonnaise. Add on your lettuce. Top with a few of the marinated tomato slices. Top with the bacon and avocado slices. Finish with the remaining sourdough and serve!
Notes
- Marinating the tomatoes for longer enhances their flavor.
- Use thick-cut bacon for a more substantial sandwich.
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the mayonnaise.
- Using ripe, homegrown tomatoes makes a significant difference in flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 38
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
