Description
These BLT Skewers with Avocado Sauce are a fun twist on the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich, perfect for parties or as a unique appetizer. Crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado sauce come together in a delightful bite-sized skewer.
Ingredients
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For the Skewers:
- 16 cherry tomatoes
- 8 slices cooked bacon (cut into thirds)
- 1 cup romaine or iceberg lettuce (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 16 small toasted bread cubes (optional, for a full BLT effect)
- wooden skewers or cocktail picks
For the Avocado Sauce:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin, if needed)
Instructions
- Make the Avocado Sauce: Combine avocado, sour cream, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed for desired consistency. Chill until serving.
- Assemble the Skewers: Thread tomato, bacon, lettuce, and bread (if using) onto skewers. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Serve: Arrange skewers on a platter and serve with chilled avocado sauce for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- Refrigerate skewers ahead but add bread cubes just before serving for crispness.
- For a low-carb option, omit the bread cubes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook (with optional toasting)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
