Ultimate summer sandwich-a re-imagined BLT (Cucumber, watermelon, bacon, goat cheese, and watercress with lemon mayo)

This sandwich is incredibly refreshing and so complex. I love getting a bite of watermelon next to fresh cucumbers and bacon and well, everything! It’s kind of sweet, kind of savory, kind of nutty from the sprouted grain bread, and very, very fresh.

This looks like a huge, messy sandwich and it is, my friends, it is. It’s perfect for eating and then jumping into the sprinkler to wash off.

Ingredients (serves 2):

4 slices sprouted grain bread, toasted

Lemon mayo:

¼ cup mayonnaise

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

4 thin slices of watermelon

4 thin slices of goat cheese (since goat cheese doesn’t ‘slice’ very well, just do your best)

4 thin slices of cucumber (halve the cuke and then cut lengthwise slices)

4 slices cooked bacon

4 thin slices of tomato

Seasoned salt, optional and to taste

1 bunch fresh watercress

Directions:

Couldn’t be simpler. For the spread, mix the mayonnaise and lemon juice together.

Coat one side of each toasted bread slice with the lemon mayo.

On 2 of the slices, lay down 2 slices of watermelon, 2 slices of goat cheese, 2 slices of cucumber (sensing a pattern here?), a light sprinkle of seasoned salt (if using), 2 slices of bacon, 2 slices of tomato, seasoned salt, a bit of the watercress and then top with another slice of toast, spread side down. Cut in half and enjoy.