Description
Cucumber Sandwiches are the perfect light and refreshing treat for any occasion. Ideal for tea parties, luncheons, or casual gatherings, these delightful finger foods are made with fresh ingredients that come together in just 20 minutes. The combination of crunchy cucumbers and a creamy herbed spread creates a balanced flavor profile that appeals to everyone. These sandwiches are not only easy to prepare but also allow for customization, so you can add your favorite herbs or spreads to make them uniquely yours. With their elegant presentation and delicious taste, Cucumber Sandwiches will impress your guests and elevate your gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 slices high-quality soft white sandwich bread
- 1 English cucumber
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Coarse salt and cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Remove crusts from the bread slices.
- Peel the cucumber in stripes and slice it into 1/8-inch thin pieces.
- Sprinkle the cucumber slices with coarse salt, let them rest on paper towels for 15-30 minutes to extract moisture, then pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on one side of each bread slice.
- Layer cucumber slices over half of the bread slices; season with cracked black pepper.
- Top with remaining bread slices (cream cheese side down) and cut into quarters.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg