Do you need a drool-worthy appetizer recipe for Game Day that still stays within your healthy eating goals? Try these low-carb Mini BLT Bites with Avocado Vinaigrette Dressing. This post is sponsored by BJ’s Wholesale Club. All delicious opinions are my own
Mini BLT Bites with Avocado Vinaigrette Dressing
Betcha can’t have just one.
The classic BLT, a flavor combo that never goes out of style. The New Year is here and so is my commitment to a healthier lifestyle: like eating better. That’s really hard for a girl that could live on bread and pasta. But in effort to stay on track this 2017 (I’m calling it kick my depression‘s butt year), I’m going low on carbs, high on taste.
With game day here and appetizers out the wazoo, now’s a great time to introduce you to my new favorite low-carb bite. Time to make these Mini BLT Bites with Homemade Avocado Vinaigrette Dressing.
So much has changed since December 2016. This mental health journey has been quite an eye-opener for me, with the realization that I need to slow down the world (yes, even the blog) and focus on me.
That means I’m back on the healthy bandwagon – exercising, eating better, making sure to get out of the house more, finding more “me” time. I can handle most of these changes, but let me say this. That eating better goal comes at a price. Fresh produce (especially organic) costs seem to continue to rise, making it difficult to dig into our family budget to stock up on fruits and veggies.
Can I let you in on a little secret? I’ve been stocking up on fresh organic produce at a bargain. Where, you ask? My local BJ’s Wholesale Club. My fresh produce savings started with this $10 off BJ’s membership coupon – making my membership only $40 for the entire year. And the savings only continued from there.
I am in LOVE with the produce section of the store.
The organic options are great, especially when I can grab lettuce for as low as $2.99 for 3 heads of romaine lettuce, and grab a HUGE amount of sweet organic cherry tomatoes for the same price as non-organic!
Plus, I love how BJ’s Wholesale Club allows me to save when buying in bulk, especially with football season in full swing. And with coupons right at the door, free samples and the cutest little shopping helper in tow, our weekly BJ’s Wholesale Club shopping trips are becoming fun little outings for mommy and daughter.
Mini BLT Bites with Avocado Vinaigrette Dressing
As we get ready for the biggest game of the year, I thought a healthy appetizer twist is just what this gal needed. Combining a familiar favorite with a low-carb bite and let’s not forget a tangy homemade avocado vinaigrette dressing – WINNING, y’all.
Ready to make this crowd-pleasing appetizer, featuring the bargain organic produce that I grabbed from BJ’s Wholesale Club? Here’s the recipe:
Mini BLT Bites with Avocado Vinaigrette Dressing
Ingredients
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Romaine Lettuce
- 1 pkg. of Bacon fully cooked if desired
- 1 Ripe Avocado de-seeded and peel removed
- 3 TBSP White Distilled Vinegar
- 1-2 TBSP fresh squeezed Lemon Juice (depending on your tartness
- 1 TSP Garlic minced
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Olive Oil
Instructions
- Add avocado, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper to food processor.
- Blend until smooth.
- Drizzle in olive oil while blending until just combined.
- Place dressing in tightly sealed container. Chill until ready for use.
- Cook bacon until cooked through and crispy. Cut into bite sized squares.
- Cut cherry tomatoes in half.
- Cut lettuce into bite sized squares.
- Pile bacon and lettuce between two cherry tomato halves. Pierce with toothpick.
- Continue steps above to complete each mini BLT bite.
- Drizzle dressing over each mini BLT bite. Serve.
The perfect little bite, I love how the lettuce and crispy bacon are nestled perfect between a cherry tomato. Then just drizzle with the delicious homemade avocado dressing, it’s a little taste of heaven. I had no problem devouring eating professionally taste-testing this recipe for you.
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Are you on a healthy kick for the new year too? Make sure to stock up on fresh fruits and veggies at my favorite bargain produce spot, BJ’s Wholesale Club. And be sure to enjoy these tasty Mini BLT Bites with Avocado Vinaigrette Dressing, the perfect low-carb appetizer for Game Day or any day!
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What appetizers do you love for game day? Would you eat these low-carb Mini BLT Bites with Avocado Vinaigrette Dressing?
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Annemarie LeBlanc says
Delicious! This is one appetizer that will make me keep coming back for more. Even the dressing sounds yummy. Perfect compliment to these mini BLT Bites!
Melissa says
These looks delish- your pics are totally droolworthy! While I’m a vegetarian – I will be creating this recipe minus the meat! Thanks for sharing all this info about BJ’s too!
christie says
Veggie bacon would be a great substitute!
Ann Bacciaglia says
These Mini BLT Bites with Avocado Vinaigrette Dressing look so delicious and easy to make. I will have to give them a try this weekend, I am always looking for new low carb snacks to try.
Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says
That looks really yummy! I’m watching my diet right now and are looking for avocado recipes– this is definitely on my list to make soon!
Katie Crenshaw says
Great idea! I love it.
Amy Desrosiers says
Ok, these are my kind of BLT bites! I would love to make them for myself to cut back on carbs but still enjoy some yumminess.
Kiwi says
Now arent these tasty and cute! I would love to serve this as an appetizer for a party.
April Crisafulli says
Hubby would love these! Great for a summer party!
Anna says
Thanks for a healthier GameDay option. 2017 is my year for ealthier, cleaner eating too!
Terry Stevens says
These look so delicious and a healthy appetizer.
Jeanine Carlson says
I wonder how anyone could NOT love that dressing?!?!? Mmmm!