Bacon, Avocado and Tomato Crostini

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   For the mayonnaise:

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   Use a microplane to grate the fresh garlic and lemon zest into a mixing bowl, add the lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt and pepper.

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   Stir to combine, then set aside.

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   For the crostini:

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Place the bacon slices on a baking sheet and place into the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked and crispy.

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   Once done, remove from the oven and cut each slice into thirds, set aside.

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   Place the bread slices onto a baking sheet, drizzle with a little olive oil and bake in the oven until slightly golden, about 12 minutes.

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   Once done, remove from the oven and set aside.

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    Quarter each cherry tomato, set aside.

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    Peel and remove pit from the avocado then thinly slice, squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the avocado slices to prevent browning, set aside.

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    To assemble the crostini, smear some mayonnaise on each slice.

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    Add 2-3 thin slices of avocado, 3-4 thin tomato slices, bacon and a parmesan shaving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.