I think I hit the wall…
I have come to understand that there is a point every summer where I hit this wall. It usually has to do with the fact that I have not taken a vacation and everyone around me is coming and going. I don’t know how it happens. For some reason we end up deciding not take a vacation in order to take vacation at other points in the year. The problem with our logic is that we end up taking these trips when it is cold outside and we don’t even attempt to go someplace warmer. We are the worst at taking vacations. All of those commercials about people who don’t use their vacation time are directed at us. If we do use our vacation time we end up using it for family which is not bad but the hubby and I have not taken a whole week of vacation on our own since our honeymoon…that was 4 years ago. What is our malfunction?!?! We need to figure that out for sure because I am not sure I can go every summer like this. I NEED A VACATION!!!!!!!!
I am getting pretty fidgety (can you tell?). I think I will need to take a mini-vacay or something to make up for the fact that the weather has been decent for most of the summer and yet I have not been able to take full advantage of it. I haven’t even been in a pool this summer. It is already almost August…time is flying and I don’t know what to do. Before I know it, it is going to be Fall and I there will be no more pool time (well outside pool time).
I have to take some time for myself in the coming weeks. This means sitting by a pool and reading a book. There should be some pampering in my future, I think a pedicure or even a massage.
This BLT sandwich is a great way to get started on that self-care. I will never turn down a BLT and I was especially pleased with this one, hence the name. I have to say that when you take that extra step of marinating the tomatoes and adding a little pizzazz to your mayo you are really showing how much you appreciate the art of building a BLT. I made these for a picnic and they were a huge hit. I could probably eat one everyday but I know that this is not a practical way to live…or healthy.
Notes
Thick smokey bacon is the best for this but you can use whatever bacon you prefer. Turkey bacon works too!
Ingredients
- 8 Slices of Bread
- 8 Lettuce Leaves
- 1-2 Large tomatoes
- 8 Slices Thick Cut Bacon
- 2 Tbsp. Mayo
- 1 Tbsp. Grated Horseradish
- 1 Tsp. Lemon Juice
- 1 Tbsp. Rice Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1/2 Tsp. Dry Dill
- 1/4 Tsp. Italian Seasoning
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Slice tomato in to 4 1/2 slices, if you need to use a second tomato go ahead. Place the tomatoes in a shallow dish. In a small bowl combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, dill, Italian seasoning. Taste and season with salt and pepper to your preference. Pour marinade over tomatoes and cover. Place tomatoes in the fridge until ready for use.
- In a small bowl combine mayo, horseradish and lemon juice. Stir to combine and place in the fridge until ready for use.
- Cook bacon slices on stove top or bake in the oven. Place cooked bacon on a plate lined with a paper towel to remove any excess grease. Remove tomatoes and mayo from the fridge. Assemble sandwich by spreading the mayo on both slices of bread. Follow with a leaf of lettuce and a marinated tomato slice. Finish with two slices of bacon. Enjoy!
You’re right—this BLT does inspire self-care! And spicing up the mayo is such a creative idea to add some spunk to such a traditional sandwich! Samantha, Do you have a favorite bread you prefer to make this sandwich with? I know sourdough always does well, but I wondered if you had a more specific suggestion. Thank you, again, for the great idea!
Hi Seema,
Thanks for the comment and stopping by. This is a great question. I love thick wheat or multigrain bread for all types of sandwiches. I think you can get the best breads at a local bakery!
Great, I was also thinking about Multigrain, Thanks Samantha 🙂
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