CALIFORNIA BLT WITH AVOCADO & BASIL MAYONNAISE

By curly

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon
• 2 slices good-quality white bread
• 1 tomato, the best you can find
• 1/4 cup packed basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 medium garlic clove, chopped
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from thekitchn.com

Preparation

Step 1

Makes one sandwich

Spread one piece of bread with the basil mayonnaise. Top with the lettuce, tomato, bacon and as many avocado slices as you are happy to eat. Place the other slice of bread on top and cut in half if desired.

Makes about 1/2 cup

In a blender or small food processor, combine the basil, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and lemon zest. Process until finely chopped and relatively smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally. (Large, tough basil leaves will probably stay fairly chunky, which is fine.)

Place the mayonnaise in a small bowl and whisk in the basil mixture until thoroughly combined. Store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a week, though the color will dull after 2 days.