2053. Ajo Blanco Salad

Ajo blanco is traditionally a cold almond soup, but it also makes a fantastic sauce that works wonderfully with this summer salad. Blanched almonds with a tablespoon of toasted almonds to avoid an overly nutty flavor.

Ingredients: serves 2

Ajo Blanco Base:

½ cup blanched almonds

1 Tbsp toasted almonds

1 small clove garlic

1 small cucumber, peeled.

¼ cup olive oil 

A splash of ice-cold water to loosen into a smooth cream.

salt 

2 Tbsp vinegar

Vibrant Summer Salad:

melon chunks

tomato chunks

cucumber chunks

extra virgin olive oil

lemon juice

salt

fresh basil leaves

Method:

In a blender, blend until smooth all the ajo ingredients.

In a bowl, combine all the salad ingredients.

To serve, spread the ajo as a thick base and top with the tossed salad. Serve immediately.

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