Kicky Cucumber Sandwich

Name: Kicky Cucumber Sandwich
Yield: Makes 1
Ingredients: 1 large bunch cilantro; 1 jalapeño, stem removed; 2 garlic cloves; 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more; 2 Tbsp. whipped cream cheese; 2 ½”-thick slices white sandwich bread (such as Pullman); 5–7 English hothouse cucumber slices

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Ingredients

1 large bunch cilantro

1 jalapeño, stem removed

2 garlic cloves

3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more

2 Tbsp. whipped cream cheese

2 ½”-thick slices white sandwich bread (such as Pullman)

5–7 English hothouse cucumber slices

Method

Blend 1 large bunch cilantro, 1 jalapeño, stem removed, 2 garlic cloves, 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Spread 2 Tbsp. whipped cream cheese over one ½”-thick slice white sandwich bread (such as Pullman) and top with 5–7 English hothouse cucumber slices; season with kosher salt. Spread 2 Tbsp. cilantro chutney over second slice of bread. Close sandwich; cut in half. Remove crusts if desired. Do ahead: Cilantro chutney can be made 3 days in advance; store, chilled, in an airtight container.