Served as main course. Non-vegetarian dish.

1 loaf of your favorite Artisan style Bread such as Olive Bread, Multi Grain or Seeded Bread, etc

4 slices Bacon or Non-non-vegetarian Bacon

Mixed Greens, rinsed and patted dry (mezclun) or Baby Spinach Leaves or both mixed Greens and Spinach, rinsed and patted dry

2 small firm Roma Tomatoes, sliced or Yellow Tomatoes

1 small red Onion, sliced

Mayonnaise or Soy Mayonnaise or Pesto Sauce, for spreading

Salt or fresh ground Pepper

Fresh Basil Leaves (not dried)

Avocados, sliced (optional)

Alfalfa Sprouts (optional)

Cook bacon until crisp and set aside on a paper towel to soak up the grease, if necessary. You can toast or leave untoasted the bread. Cut bread into sandwich slices. Spread a little bit of mayonnaise or pesto onto one side of each slice of bread. Layer the bacon, the salad greens, the tomatoes, the red onion, and basil leaves, the avocado and alfalfa sprouts if using onto one slice of bread. Season sandwich with salt and pepper if desired. Place the other slice of bread on top and very gently push down on the sandwich. Cut in half or in quarters. Serve.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Yields: 2 sandwiches

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