BLT
Three-letter sandwich
A BLT is a sandwich made with bacon, lettuce, and tomato, typically served on toasted bread with mayonnaise.
The acronym has become so standard that ordering a BLT requires no explanation at any American diner.
The sandwich is a staple of casual American cuisine: I'll have a BLT with fries.
Emulsified egg-oil spread
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- breadLeavened flour product
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- layeredHaving multiple levels
toasted · deli · clubhouse · sourdough · rye · wheat · ciabatta · avocado
Appetizing, not sweet
- smokyFilled with combustion haze
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- juicyFull of moisture
salty · crunchy · toasted · fresh · peppery · richness · umami · zesty
Pig as food
- smokedExposed to wood fumes
- curedRestored to health
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- streakyMarked with bands
rashers · sizzling · savory · umami · greasy · hickory · maple · charred
Floating glacial fragment
- crispFirm and breakable
- shreddedTorn into strips
- leafyHaving abundant foliage
- crunchCrushing, grinding noise
fresh · chilled · greens · romaine · texture · cool · refreshing · raw
mayonnaise
Emulsified egg-oil spread
layered · toasted · deli · clubhouse · sourdough · rye · wheat · ciabatta · avocado · turkey
savory
Appetizing, not sweet
juicy · salty · crunchy · toasted · fresh · peppery · richness · umami · zesty · seasoned
pork
Pig as food
streaky · rashers · sizzling · savory · umami · greasy · hickory · maple · charred · meaty
iceberg
Floating glacial fragment
crunch · fresh · chilled · greens · romaine · texture · cool · refreshing · raw · garden
sliced
Divided by cutting
beefsteak · heirloom · vine · fresh · garden · seeded · hothouse · organic · summer · seasonal
diner
Casual American eatery
midday · counter · takeout · workday · simple · everyday · affordable · familiar · comfort · go-to
outdoors
In open air
summertime · alfresco · portable · packed · wrapped · chilled · cooler · easy · lemonade · napkins
- delipastrami, corned beef, salami, roast beef, turkey breast
- sandwichesgrilled cheese, panini, club sandwich, Cuban sandwich, submarine sandwich
- American foodhamburger, cheeseburger, burger, burgers, hamburgers
- Quick Mealssandwich, grilled cheese, quesadillas, cereal, sandwiches
- cafe menucoffee, espresso, latte, cappuccino, americano
- diner foodhamburger, cheeseburger, burger, french fries, fries
Triple-layered toasted lunch
Dagwood · Reuben · submarine sandwich · hoagie · hero sandwich
Triple-layered toasted lunch
Reuben · Cuban sandwich · grilled cheese · Monte Cristo · muffuletta
- BLT subBacon sandwich in baguette