Description
Refresh your gatherings with a classic Cucumber Sandwich Recipe that is both simple and delicious. These delightful finger sandwiches are perfect for luncheons, tea parties, or picnics, offering a light and refreshing bite that everyone loves. With a creamy chive and onion cream cheese spread layered between crisp cucumber slices and soft bread, these sandwiches are not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to customize with your favorite herbs or additions. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up these elegant treats that are guaranteed to impress your guests. Serve them chilled for the best flavor experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 English cucumber
- 8 slices white bread
- 2–3 ounces chive and onion cream cheese (softened)
- Fresh dill (optional)
- Flake sea salt & pepper
Instructions
- On a cutting board, slice the English cucumber as thinly as possible using a mandoline slicer.
- Place the cucumber slices on a paper towel, sprinkle with flake sea salt and pepper, and let rest for 5 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Spread softened chive and onion cream cheese on four slices of bread.
- Layer the cucumber slices on top of the cream cheese-covered bread, overlapping slightly. Add more seasoning and fresh dill if desired.
- Top with the remaining four pieces of bread, trim off the crusts, and cut each sandwich into squares or triangles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cold preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg