BLTR Avocado Toast with Arugula Salad Recipe

This toast brings together everything you love about a classic BLT and creamy avocado toast. Toasted sourdough is piled with guacamole, juicy tomato slices, crunchy radishes, and crispy bacon for a colorful and satisfying meal. It’s the perfect lunch mashup that’s as hearty as it is delicious.

On the side, a bright and lemony arugula salad adds a fresh contrast. You can even pile some salad right on top of your toast for extra crunch. Say goodbye to boring lunches!

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Ingredients

4 ounce BaconView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Roma TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 unit RadishesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LemonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 ounce ArugulaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 slice Sourdough BreadView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 cup GuacamoleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Heat a large dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon strips in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until crispy, 6–10 minutes. If the bacon browns too quickly, reduce the heat. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool, roughly chop the bacon.
2. Meanwhile, wash and dry all produce. Slice the tomato into thin rounds. Trim and thinly slice the radishes into rounds. Cut the lemon into quarters.
3. In a large bowl, toss the arugula with a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Season generously with salt and pepper.
4. Toast the sourdough bread slices until golden brown.
5. Spread each toast with guacamole (about ¼ cup per slice). Season with salt and pepper. Top with tomato slices, radish slices, and chopped bacon. Season again with salt and pepper. Garnish with a bit of the arugula salad if desired. Serve the remaining salad on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of bread?

Yes, any sturdy bread like ciabatta or whole wheat will work well.

Can I make this vegetarian?

Absolutely! Simply omit the bacon or substitute with crispy tempeh or mushrooms.

How do I store leftovers?

Store components separately. The guacamole and salad are best fresh, but you can keep cooked bacon and sliced veggies in the fridge for up to a day.