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Here\u2019s my twist on the classic BLT. Creamy avocado, balsamic mayo and crisp salad greens make this version legendary in my book. 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Such a simple twist on a basic recipe that makes it oh so special. Yum!<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"02\/19\/2018 21:08","GUID":"b72b9b99845f46a2aecb9496139b8373","MemberId":1196484,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"justmbeth","SubmittedDate":"02\/19\/2018 21:08"},{"Comment":"
Yummy!!! Love BLTs... the balsamic mayo added a nice twist, as did the avacado. Will definitely make again.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"11\/30\/2017 00:28","GUID":"8d8f8fc94e024cc7816e99ffa744e5d4","MemberId":6334849,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"No_Time_To_Cook","SubmittedDate":"11\/30\/2017 00:28"},{"Comment":"
This combination was amazing! Bacon is my absolute favorite and the dressing just makes this sandwich pop! The combination of vegetables is perfect.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"07\/26\/2015 13:30","GUID":"d6d7ce3eb1e14c8aaf5394f3fa710295","MemberId":1814503,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lat0105","SubmittedDate":"07\/26\/2015 13:30"},{"Comment":"
I made these with Morningstar Farms veggie bacon and they were a huge hit! Definitely a keeper.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"01\/11\/2015 13:48","GUID":"083afc0f286841748f3ea0e0ac10675f","MemberId":4640590,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"veggiemama","SubmittedDate":"01\/11\/2015 13:48"},{"Comment":"
This was so good. Even my daughter that hates everything loved this!!!<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"","GUID":"d4ee2d74f33a4f6bab66fd1291405662","MemberId":7440281,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Brian1118","SubmittedDate":"10\/27\/2013 13:34"},{"Comment":"
Loved this recipe! It was the first one that really caught my eye when I was looking through my magazine. The peppered balsamic mayo is sooo good and I'm already thinking of other ways to use it... It was a very nice complement to a regular BLT along with the avocados which added a nice creaminess. These were a great light summer meal along with a bowl of gazpacho!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"06\/25\/2013 12:41","GUID":"1969e445167a4c4cac04f9280c710ee1","MemberId":988113,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"valanddansmith","SubmittedDate":"06\/25\/2013 12:41"},{"Comment":"
Good recipe. I really liked it and my husband LOVED it. Very simple to make and using light wheat, light mayo and center cut bacon cut a lot of the fat. Will make again!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"05\/11\/2013 14:25","GUID":"5f45cf8e7ded46548c603ec5ac23cc21","MemberId":3311639,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"hbaseley","SubmittedDate":"05\/11\/2013 14:25"},{"Comment":"
Made these last night. Loved the mayo! Thanks!<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"05\/08\/2013 13:37","GUID":"8a60b6e5b15e48959c694850f379c317","MemberId":7255690,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mmoore117","SubmittedDate":"05\/08\/2013 13:37"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":50832,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43222,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312615,"name":"Sandwiches & Wraps","slug":"sandwiches-wraps","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312550,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Refresh your sandwich repertoire with these recipes for easy sandwiches, from wrap recipes to classic lunch entrees and more.","parent":310796,"count":2589,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/sandwiches-wraps\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"BLT with Peppered Balsamic Mayo"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n