Bacon, Lettuce And Tomato Sandwich

It's one of my favorite sandwiches to make in the summer when it's just too hot to cook! So quick and easy, too. I simply can't resist the delicious, crispy taste of bacon for breakfast, lunch or dinner!!

I can bring home the bacon....fry it up in a pan....ha, ha! Well, actually I cook mine on a rack setting on a baking sheet under the broiler. It really helps to get rid of as much of the grease as possible from the bacon.

I place the crispy bacon on toasted pieces of bread with mayonnaise on them.

Then I add a layer of whatever lettuce I have on hand. This batch happens to be a spring mix variety.

Next comes some juicy slices of red, ripe tomatoes. These are actually hydroponically grown and they taste wonderful!!

Top the sandwiches with the remaining pieces of toasted bread (which also have a layer of mayo on them). Prepare to sink your teeth into an oh, so tasty and delicious B.L.T sandwich that you're sure to love!

Refreshing Corn And Tomato Salad

salad

Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad

adapted from allrecipes.com

Ingredients:

6 ears corn

3 large fresh tomatoes

1/2 large onion or about 1 cup chopped (can use a sweet onion)

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

two to three sprigs fresh oregano (optional)

2 tablespoons white vinegar (can use white balsamic)

1/4 cup olive oil

coarse sea salt

fresh ground pepper

Directions:

Boil corn in large pot of water for about 7 minutes. Drain and plunge corn into cool water. Cut corn off cob and set aside to cool completely.

Chunk tomatoes and onion. Coarsely chop basil and strip the oregano off stems. Place cooled corn, chopped vegetable and herbs into large bowl. Toss with vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste. Serve chilled or room temperature.

Tips:

The recipe calls for white vinegar, but white balsamic (sweeter) vinegar will work, as well as apple cider vinegar. It is not recommend that you use regular balsamic vinegar. The dark red color will discolor the onion and corn and the overall look of the salad will change.