Ingredients

2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained 

2 garlic cloves, minced 

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 

1 teaspoon coarse salt 

1 pound sliced applewood-smoked bacon 

8 slices white bread, toasted if desired 

2 tablespoons mayonnaise 

Freshly ground pepper 

4 cups baby arugula 

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Stir together tomatoes, garlic, oil, and salt in a bowl. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tomato mixture looks dry, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, and let cool slightly. Finely chop; set aside.

Working in batches, fry bacon in a heavy skillet over medium heat, flipping once, until crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

Spread 1 side of each bread slice with mayonnaise. Top half the slices with tomato mixture; season with pepper. Layer with arugula then bacon, dividing evenly. Top with remaining bread slices.