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The BLC: Bacon, Lettuce, and Cucumber Bagel
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 
This sandwich is a twist on the traditional BLT, replacing tomatoes with crunchy cucumber and smooth avocado.
Course: Lunch
Servings: 1 GIANT BLC Sandwich
Author: Cristina
Ingredients
  • 1 bagel (flavour of your choice, I used poppy seed here)
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise (homemade – recipe coming soon, Americans use Hellman’s Original Mayo, Canadians use Follow Your Heart Original Vegenaise for nightshade free)
  • 2 inches of green onion , or to taste, sliced
  • 6-12 slices cucumber , to taste
  • 3 strips cooked , crispy bacon (Americans, Oscar-Meyer Hardwood Smoked are NSF.)
  • 2 large leaves lettuce , washed and dried (especially if transporting)
  • ½ avocado , thinly sliced
  • OPTIONAL: ½ Lemon Garlic marinade Chicken breast , thinly sliced
Instructions
  1. Cut bagel in half, and toast if you prefer.
  2. Spread mayonnaise across both halves of the bagel
  3. Layer chopped green onions, sliced cucumber, crispy bacon, lettuce, avocado and chicken breast on the bottom half of the bagel.
  4. Cover with the other half of the bagel! Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
Recipe Notes

For slightly healthier option, use a thin bagel, or toasted sandwich bread.