Bacon, Arugula and Peach Sandwiches with Basil Mayonnaise

Who doesn't like a good BLT - Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich? Well since it's summer and sweet slurping peaches are in season, homegrown peppery arugula and aromatic basil are in season and bacon is always in season, why not do a little change up on a traditional BLT and make a BAP - Bacon Arugula and Peach sandwich and instead of plain ole mayo, punch it up with a little basil? The savory bacon, the sweet peaches, the peppery bitterness of the arugula, the lemony basil mayo and yes the crunch of the toast! These are so good and light on a hot summer day for dinner with a big COLD glass lemony ice tea! 

BAP's are so simple to make that I'm not even going to give a whole recipe just a sketchy "how to" with photos from our very own test kitchen.

We are fortunate to have a nice garden and grow basil and arugula - but not peaches because of those damn thieving squerls! But all these ingredients are available in every supermarket.

Arugula and sliced peaches -

Homegrown arugula -

For the basil mayonnaise - basic amount (good in chicken salad too...)
1/2 cup Hellmann's REAL Mayonnaise (do not even think about using Miracle Whip)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
A squeeze or two of lemon juice
Drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine  together and refrigerate

The bacon and arugula and the basil mayonnaise -

Add the sliced peaches -

We like this on toasted multi grain bread -