What's better than a Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich? This quintessential is a favorite of many, especially when "fresh from the garden" vine ripe tomatoes are in season.
Now you can kick it up a notch by using a simple garlic aioli instead of mayonnaise on this classic sandwich. Smeared on some thick, toasted crusty artisan bread, or sourdough bread, it really gives it just the boost it needs to push it from ordinary to extraordinary! Now, you can totally make your own garlic aioli from scratch, but I've included a "shortcut/cheater" recipe here.
Smoky bacon, crispy lettuce, vine ripe tomato slices and garlic aioli ... match made in heaven!
RECIPE
Ingredients
Several slices bacon, cooked crisp
Small bunch leafy lettuce
1 large tomato, sliced
Sliced bread of your choice, toasted (I love using hearth bread toasted)
2 garlic cloves, pressed
¼ tsp (or more) coarse kosher salt
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tbls olive oil
1 tbls fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper
Method
For the garlic aioli, mash garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt in small bowl until paste forms. Whisk in mayonnaise, olive oil, and lemon juice. Season to taste with coarse salt and pepper. Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
To assemble
Toast bread, spread with garlic aioli, top with lettuce, tomatoes and bacon.
Enjoy,
Mary
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