Chopped BLT Salad Sandwich

This recipe comes to us from the Florida Fresh Tomato Committee. Follow this link to learn more about fresh tomatoes and more great recipes!

1 pound Fresh Florida tomatoes 4 (4") round hard rolls 3/4 cup bottled creamy Caesar salad dressing, divided (or follow link to make your own) 3 cups chopped iceberg lettuce 7 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 1/2 cup) 1/4 C green onions, sliced

Serves 4 Pre-heat oven to 400° F. Use tomatoes held at room temperature until fully ripe. Coarsely chop tomatoes (makes about 3 cups), place in a large bowl and set aside. Slice off the top of each roll. Remove center and cut into small cubes (makes about 3 cups). Place bread cubes on a cookie sheet; toast in oven until golden, about 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Brush inside of rolls with 2 tablespoons of the creamy dressing. Bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes, set aside. To the bowl with the tomatoes and lettuce, bread cubes, bacon, green onion, and remaining caesar dressing, toss until well combined. Spoon into toasted bread shells. Serve immediately with tops.