Cucumbers with Ajo Blanco Sauce

Ingredients for Cucumbers with Ajo Blanco Sauce

• 5 mini seedless or Persian cucumbers (about 350g )

• Kosher salt

• 3 teaspoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar, divided

• 180ml blanched almonds, divided

• 1 garlic clove, finely grated

• 120ml extra-virgin olive oil

• Flaky sea salt

Preheat oven to 177°C. Cut cucumbers about 1" thick on a steep diagonal and place in a medium bowl. Add a large pinch of kosher salt and 2 teaspoons vinegar and toss to combine; let marinate 10 minutes. Pour off any liquid that is released.

Toast 35g almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden, about 5 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Set aside.

Blend garlic, oil, remaining 1 teaspoon vinegar, remaining 120ml almonds, and 120ml ice water in a blender until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes; season generously with salt.

Divide sauce among plates and top with cucumber salad and chopped almonds. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

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