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BLTA Sandwich (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Avocado)

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The tomatoes are turning red in our garden. Wahoo! It’s sandwich night at our house. So BLTA’s it is.

BLTA’s, or bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado, are quite possibly one of my favorite summer sandwiches!  And there’s nothing better than using the fresh veggies from our own garden.

BLTA Sandwich

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Grilled Romaine with Avocado Lime Dressing

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I just returned from a much needed ladies getaway. We were visiting and staying with a friend who recently moved to Delray Beach, Florida. What a great town! Lots of shops, restaurants, beautiful beaches, and of course great company!

Grilled Romaine with Avocado Lime Dressing

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Avocado Egg Salad

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What to do with all of those hard boiled eggs? My friend from the gym told me she made egg salad using an avocado and they loved it so of course, I had to give it a try. Who would have thought pairing an avocado with eggs would taste so yummy? It’s also much healthier than using traditional mayo.

Just make sure you only make what you will be eating right away, since the avocado will brown if it sits in the fridge for too long. This egg salad comes together so easily, you won’t mind.

Avocado Egg Salad

tips&tricksWhen buying a ripe avocado make sure it is almost black in color and it should give a little bit when you gently squeeze it. Also, you can pop off the stem at the top, if it green on the inside then it is ripe.

Ingredients

  • 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled
  • 1/2 ripe avocado
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon
  • 1-2 tablespoons of greek yogurt (optional, this makes it a little more creamy)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Remove yolk from egg and place in a bowl with avocado and mash together. 
  2. Chop egg white and add all ingredients to the bowl. Mix well until coated.

Avocado Grilled Cheese Recipe

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This has got to be one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches I’ve ever made.  All I can say is WOW!

I made this sandwich in my cast iron skillet, which is my absolute favorite pan to cook with.  They’re very inexpensive and cook your food to perfection. I could talk about this pan all day.  Right…back to the grilled cheese sandwich. From the crispy bread and gooey cheese, to the fresh avocado, I can’t decide which part I like best.

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did-you-know

Did you know avocados can help fight both oral and breast cancer?  Research has shown that certain compounds in avocados are able to seek out pre-cancerous and cancerous oral cancer cells and destroy them without harming healthy cells. And it’s high in oleic acid, which has been shown to prevent breast cancer in numerous studies.  Click here to learn more.

avocado grilled cheese

Avocado Grilled Cheese
Serves 1
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Total Time
5 min
Total Time
5 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
557g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 656
Calories from Fat 356
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g
63%
Saturated Fat 15g
76%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 19g
Cholesterol 59mg
20%
Sodium 898mg
37%
Total Carbohydrates 49g
16%
Dietary Fiber 16g
63%
Sugars 5g
Protein 31g
Vitamin A
652%
Vitamin C
176%
Calcium
90%
Iron
68%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
  1. 2 slices of your favorite bread, I used a marble rye fresh from the bakery
  2. Little bit of coconut or olive oil to spread onto bread
  3. 1 teaspoon pesto sauce
  4. Fresh baby spinach leaves
  5. 1/2 of a ripe avocado, sliced
  6. 2 slices of cheese, I used pepper jack, but I think fresh mozzarella or cheddar would also taste great
Instructions
  1. Heat skillet on medium heat.
  2. Spread a thin layer of oil over one side of each slice of bread. Flip over and spread the pesto sauce onto each slice of bread.
  3. Add slices of cheese to each slice of bread. Top with spinach and avocado.
  4. Fold together to create a sandwich.
  5. Place in heated skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side. I like to put another heavy pan on top of the sandwich to make it a pressed sandwich.
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