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For our hearty take on the English classic, the cucumber sandwich, we’re layering toasted baguette with crunchy cucumbers, hard-boiled egg, and a creamy spread of gouda cheese, mayo, and spicy pickled jalapeño mixed with zesty spices like paprika and cayenne pepper.
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Place an oven rack in the center of the oven; preheat to 450°F. Fill a small pot 3/4 of the way up with water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the baguettes. Grate the cheese on the large side of a box grater. Thinly slice the cucumbers on an angle. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and half the vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Add the sliced cucumbers; toss to coat. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally, at least 10 minutes. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Roughly chop the lettuce. Quarter, core, and thinly slice the apple. In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce and sliced apple. Finely chop the pepper. Thoroughly wash your hands, knife, and cutting board immediately after handling.
Meanwhile, carefully add the eggs to the pot of boiling water. Cook 9 minutes for hard-boiled. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold water 30 seconds to 1 minute to stop the cooking process. When cool enough to handle, peel the cooked eggs. Transfer to a cutting board. Thinly slice, then season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, place the halved baguettes on a sheet pan, cut side up. Drizzle with olive oil. Toast in the oven 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned around the edges. Transfer to a work surface.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, grated cheese, half the spice blend (you will have extra), and as much of the chopped pepper as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.
Assemble the sandwiches using the toasted baguettes, smoked gouda spread, prosciutto (removing the plastic lining between the slices and tearing into bite-sized pieces before adding), marinated cucumbers (discarding any liquid), and sliced eggs. Carefully halve the sandwiches on an angle. To make the dressing, in a bowl, combine the mustard and remaining vinegar. Slowly whisk in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until thoroughly combined. Add the dressing to the bowl of prepared lettuce and apple; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the sandwiches with the salad on the side. Enjoy!
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