Ingredients

  • 6 slices russian rye bread
  • softened butter
  • 3 cups finely shredded lettuce
  • 3 tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup creamy thick bleu cheese salad dressing
  • 12 slices crisply cooked bacon
  • 12 pitted ripe olives
  • 2 cups finely diced ripe avocados
  • 14 cup finely chopped green onion, with tops
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 12 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 teaspoon garlic salt

Method

  • For the Sandwich Mix: Mix together, avocados, green onions, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic salt.
  • Let stand at room temperature for 15-minutes.
  • Makes about 2 cups.
  • Spread butter on bread and place on serving plates.
  • Cover each bread slice with 1/2 cup shredded lettuce.
  • Place 3 or 4 tomato slices on lettuce.
  • Cover each sandwich with 1/3 cup Sandwich Mix, spreading lightly.
  • Pour dressing diagonally across sandwich in both directions.
  • Place 2 olives in center of each sandwich.
  • Place 2 bacon strips diagonally alongside olives, one on either side.