Cucumber Sandwiches
Cucumber sandwiches are the epitome of refreshing snacks, perfect for elevating any gathering from casual picnics to sophisticated tea parties. This easy-to-make recipe features crisp slices of English cucumber layered between soft bread and a creamy herb-infused spread that tantalizes the taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes 4 servings (16 sandwich quarters) 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large English cucumber
- 8 slices of soft white or whole wheat bread
- 4 oz cream cheese (plain or flavored)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (or preferred herbs)
Instructions
- Trim crusts off the bread slices if desired.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese with fresh dill until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture generously onto one side of each bread slice.
- Thinly slice the cucumber (1/8 inch thick) and layer on half of the cream cheese-spread slices.
- Top with remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down.
- Cut sandwiches into quarters or triangles for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich quarter
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg