Place watermelon slices on a clean work surface. Using a 3-to-4-inch round cookie cutter, cut watermelon into circles; set aside.
Recipe
Author
Chef Elizabeth, The Braided Apron
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Description
If you love BLTs, you’re going to love this new take we’re calling a BLW. What is it? A sandwich filled with bacon, arugula, and fresh watermelon.
Watch Chef Elizabeth create her favorite watermelon recipes on her Watermelon episode on HSTV.com. Or, click to get her Watermelon Pico de Gallo recipe or Grilled Watermelon Sundae recipe.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 1
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 2 slice(s) watermelon, about 1/4-inch thick | ||
| 2 slice(s) Hy-Vee Bakery white sandwich bread | ||
| 1 tbsp. Hy-Vee mayonnaise | ||
| 3 tsp. Gustare Vita pesto | ||
| 3 slice(s) thick cut applewood smoked bacon, crisp cooked | ||
| ⅓ c. fresh arugula | ||
| Large flaked sea salt |
Things To Grab
- 3-to-4-inch round cookie cutter
Directions
Place bread slices on clean work surface. Spread mayonnaise on one slice of bread and pesto on the other. Top one piece of bread with crisp cooked bacon, fresh arugula, and watermelon slices. If desired, sprinkle with sea salt. Top with remaining piece of bread.
Nutrition facts
Servings
580 Calories per serving
1 sandwich
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 30g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 1380mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 58g
- Protein: 21g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 15%
0%
Calcium 4%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 8%