Cucumber Sandwiches: Refreshing Bites for Tea Time Joy

Cucumber Sandwiches are delightful finger foods, perfect for any gathering or a leisurely lunch, featuring a creamy herbed spread and fresh cucumbers between soft bread.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 12 sandwiches

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: British

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Spread

8 ounces Cream Cheese softened to room temperature
2 tablespoons Mayonnaise organic preferred
0.5 lemons Lemon Zest freshly grated
2 teaspoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
to taste Salt kosher
to taste Black Pepper freshly ground
1 Dill freshly chopped
2 Green Onions finely chopped

For the Sandwiches

1-2 Cucumber English cucumbers preferred
12 slices Bread soft white or brioche

Equipment

mixing bowl
knife
spatula
cutting board
hand mixer

Method

Preparation

In a medium bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise until smooth.
Stir in the zest of half a lemon, 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of onion powder. Season with salt and pepper.
Spread the herbed cream cheese mixture on both sides of each slice of bread using a spatula.
Thinly slice the cucumber, sprinkling lightly with salt to enhance flavor.
Layer cucumber slices on half of the prepared bread, then top with remaining bread slices.
Cut each sandwich into three equal parts and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Assemble the sandwiches right before serving to ensure they maintain their freshness and crunch.

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