Bacon, Avocado & Sun-Dried Tomato Sandwich

Simplicity is often the key when it comes to summertime meals; no one wants to spend a lot of time in the kitchen when there is sunshine to enjoy. This sandwich, which is perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or any meal in between, is quick and simple to make, leaving you lots of time to kick back and enjoy the rest of your day or evening. 

Bacon, Avocado & Sun-Dried Tomato Sandwich
4 slices thick-cut bacon
4 slices wheat bread
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 large avocado, skin and pit removed, cut into ¼-inch slices
3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
salt and pepper

Cook bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.  Meanwhile, toast the four slices of bread and butter one side of each slice. Top the buttered side of the toast with a slice of bacon broken in half crosswise, a quarter of the sun-dried tomato, and a quarter of the sliced avocado. Season with salt and pepper and serve open-faced. 

photo by Angelica Golden