We don't consider summer complete without at least one BLT 'sandwich'. This version uses avocado instead of the traditional mayonnaise for a flavorful and plant-based creamy element and serves the BLTs in lettuce wraps. The flavor of the tomatoes really makes the difference here, so seek out heirloom tomatoes if possible. (Even better if you can get them from the farmer's market!) Smarts: If cooking for two, you may find it easier to cook the bacon on the stovetop. For four or more servings, we find it most efficient to cook in the oven.
Tomatoes, medium
- 2
, sliced
(heirloom preferable)
Lettuce, romaine
- 12 leaves
Avocados
- 1
, sliced
Foil
- for baking
Bacon
- 12 strips
Honey Dijon Squash:
Summer squash or zucchini
- 1 lb
, cubed
Vinegar, red or white wine
- 1 Tbsp
Mustard, Dijon
- 1 1/2 tsp
(use large grain / stone ground if you have it)
Honey
- 1 1/2 tsp
Oil, olive
- 2 Tbsp
Oil, cooking
- 1 Tbsp
Prep
Squash - Cube squash. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Make vinaigrette - (If making Thursday’s meal, make vinaigrette for that night at the same time.) Whisk together vinegar, mustard, and honey. Add olive oil while whisking. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Line a sheet pan with foil and set bacon on top so that none are overlapping. Cook bacon in oven until golden brown and crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Pour off extra bacon grease during cooking, if needed, to prevent bacon from being submerged in oil.
While bacon is cooking, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil and then squash with some salt. Saute until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vinaigrette (if you made the vinaigrette for Thursday night at the same time, reserve about 2/3 for tomorrow). Season with some salt and pepper.
Assemble wraps by topping lettuce leaves with avocado, tomatoes, and bacon and wrapping them to eat. Serve with squash on the side and enjoy!