Caprese BLT

Name: Caprese BLT
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 2 , medium tomatoes, sliced thin; , Table salt; 1 tablespoon, extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon, balsamic vinegar; 1 loaf, ciabatta; 1 1/3 cups, fresh packed basil leaves; 1/3 cup, mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons, lemon juice; 1 clove, garlic, minced; 1/8 teaspoon, hot sauce; 8 slices, bacon, cooked until crisp, drained, and crumbled; 4 leaves, romaine lettuce; 8 ounces, fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thin

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Appears in Cook's Country April/May 2006

This creative sandwich takes its inspiration from an Italian salad. Basil mayonnaise and fresh mozzarella cheese give the classic BLT an Italian twist.

SERVES 4 to 6

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