These Salmon BLT Sandwiches have juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, salty bacon, and a tender, flaky salmon fillet with a tart and tangy yogurt dill sauce between two slices of honey wheat bread.
Salmon adds a whole new level of flavor to the classic BLT sandwich. Notice I called it “classic” because although the salmon kicks the BLT another notch, a BLT can never be referred to as boring. We’re talking about bacon, for crying out loud!
By adding salmon, you can turn a classic BLT sandwich into a quick and easy dinner in less than 30 minutes!
You’ve got to try these Sandwiches!
How To Make Salmon BLT Sandwiches
Bake the Bacon:
Place the bacon on a foil-lined sheet pan; place in a cold oven and set the temperature to 375 degrees F for about 15 to 20 minutes. The exact baking time will depend on the thickness of the bacon and how crispy you like it. When the bacon is done transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
You could always cook it the traditional way: work in batches, cook the bacon in a large pan over medium-low heat until crisp, 5 to 10 minutes, I love to bake bacon in the oven. You don’t have to stand over it and watch it spatter.
Make the Dill Yogurt Sauce:
While the bacon is cooking make the yogurt dill sauce. Combine the yogurt, dill, chives and lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill until needed.
Cook The Salmon:
Heat the olive oil in a heavy cast iron or stainless steel pan over medium heat. Season the salmon salt and pepper to taste. Place in the preheated pan; cook until opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and allow the fillets to rest before slicing into portions for the sandwiches.
Build The Sandwiches:
Spread the yogurt mixture on 4 pieces of bread and top with the lettuce.
Add the salmon, tomato, and a few slices of bacon, and top with another slice of bread.
Adding salmon to a BLT sandwich turns it from a happy lunch treat to a feed me a meal at supper time. I’m not sure why we never thought about adding salmon to our BLT sandwiches, but I can tell you this, we sure won’t forget it!
You will love these Sandwiches. Try them tonight!
I’m excited to share this with Fiesta Friday this week! Come on over and join the party! 🙂
Salmon BLT Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 pound hickory smoked bacon
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet
- 8 slices bread
- 1 cup romaine lettuce
- 1 small tomato sliced
Yogurt Dill Sauce:
- ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chives chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Bake The Bacon:
- Place the bacon on a foil lined sheet pan; place in a cold oven and set the temperature to 375 degrees F for about 15 to 20 minutes. Exact baking time will depend on the thickness of the bacon and how crispy you like it. When the bacon is done transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Prepare The Yogurt Dill Sauce:
- While the bacon is cooking make the yogurt dill sauce. Combine the yogurt, dill, chives and lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill until needed.
Cook The Salmon
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy cast iron or stainless steel pan over medium heat. Season the salmon salt and pepper to taste. Place in the preheated pan; cook until opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and allow the fillets to rest before slicing into portions for the sandwiches.
Build The Sandwiches:
- Spread the yogurt mixture on 4 pieces of bread and top with the lettuce. Add the salmon, tomato, and a few slices of bacon, and top with another slice of bread.
Ashley says
My husband is a fellow tomato hater. Like you he has grown to like tomatoes in every form but raw. Slowly he is beginning to accept them in salads and fresh salsas but this journey has taken years! I love the addition of salmon to a classic BLT and the yogurt dill sauce replacing the mayo. This is a perfect summer sandwich!
The Mountain Kitchen says
Hi Ashley! So, I’m not the only one… good to know…lol! 😀
Thanks for stopping by. Happy Fiesta Friday!
Jenny says
My mouth is watering just looking at the photos! Two of my favorite things–salmon and BLTs, combined! It looks like a great idea!!
The Mountain Kitchen says
Thanks Jenny! You’ve totally got to try this!
Hope you have a great weekend! 🙂
Sarah says
I don’t like tomatoes either! The BLT sure does look good though 🙂
The Mountain Kitchen says
Hold that “T” and try it Sarah! 🙂
Have a good weekend!
Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser says
Got to have tomatoes!! Have a great weekend! Cheryl xo
The Mountain Kitchen says
You’re so lucky to get them all year round, Cheryl! Have a good weekend too!! ?
Julie is Hostess At Heart says
I’ve got to rewatch that movie! I always liked raw tomatoes but didn’t like them cooked unless it was marinara! Too funny. Regardless, this sandwich looks like a delicious work of art!
The Mountain Kitchen says
Lol! Julie, that’s too funny! Your opposite from me. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend!
Judi Graber says
I have a sister who does not like tomatoes – fresh. She can eat them cooked – so who knows where that comes from. Using salmon and bacon just has to be delicious. I might sneak in a tomato slice or two 🙂
The Mountain Kitchen says
I thought I was the only one…lol! I hope your enjoy the sandwich as much as we did! ?
Petra @ CrumblesAndKale says
Oh this is just perfect, such a fresh and vibrant dish! And the way you talked about your parents eating tomatoes really make me chuckle. I have the same memories of mine 🙂
The Mountain Kitchen says
Thanks, Petra. Yes, those images are etched into my mind forever…lol! 🙂