# Heirloom Tomato Stacked Sandwiches Tender Greens' New Avocado BLT Features Heirloom Tomatoes By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2026-06-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-avocado-blt References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/tender-greens-announces-trio-of-ltos-for-summer-season/)  Tender Greens is celebrating seasonal produce this summer with the debut of three exciting LTOs, including the new Avocado BLT. A fresh summer take on a classic sandwich, the new Avocado BLT is the star of [Tender Greens'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/di-stefano-mozz) new summer menu. The sandwich spotlights ripe heirloom tomatoes, alongside spiced bacon, lettuce, avocado, and whipped ricotta-pesto aioli on Larder Bakery sourdough. The sandwich also pairs perfectly with Tender Greens' new dessert, [Strawberry Shortcake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbl-strawberry-summer). This dish features Larder Bakery shortbread topped with fresh strawberries, strawberry compote, vanilla whipped cream, and dried strawberry bits. Finally, the brand is also bringing back its popular [Cowboy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-brisket-sandwich) Cookie, which features a blend of chocolate, coconut, oats, and pecans. As Oliver Pust, Corporate Executive Chef at Tender Greens, explains,” This menu is all about celebrating peak-season produce and putting a fresh spin on familiar favorites.” Image Credit: Tender Greens ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 78% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Produce-forward Ltos:** Seasonal menus centered on peak ingredients create room for agile sourcing models, rotating menu platforms, and fresher premium positioning in fast-casual dining. - **Elevated Classic Sandwiches:** Familiar formats like BLTs gain new value through heirloom produce, premium spreads, and artisanal bread, signaling opportunity for upscale reinterpretations of everyday comfort foods. - **Nostalgic Seasonal Desserts:** Desserts that combine recognizable formats with fresh fruit and textural toppings reflect a growing appetite for limited-time indulgences with craft-quality appeal. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Casual Dining:** Restaurant operators in this space are using seasonal LTOs to differentiate menus, increase visit frequency, and compete with chef-driven casual concepts. - **Specialty Produce:** Heirloom tomatoes, strawberries, and avocados highlight how premium produce can move from supporting ingredient to central menu feature in mainstream dining. - **Artisan Bakery:** Partnerships around sourdough, shortbread, and cookie formats position bakery suppliers as key collaborators in building higher-margin, chef-inspired menu items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Tomato Sandwich Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-ice-toast.md) - [Flavorful Toasted Sandwich Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasted-sandwich-lineup.md) - [Avocado-Topped Sourdough Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-avocado-toast.md) - [Premium Toasted Ciabatta Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasted-ciabatta-sandwiches.md) - [Signature Stacked Sandwich Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacked-subs.md) - [Savory Summertime Sandwich Specials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blimpie-zesty-grinder.md) - [Herb-Forward Spring Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-toast.md) - [Remixed Chopped Salada Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blt-zeppelin.md) - [Lobster-Packed BLT Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-blt-sandwich.md)