Description
Cucumber Sandwiches are the epitome of elegant finger food, perfect for tea parties, luncheons, or casual gatherings. These light and refreshing treats feature soft white bread layered with a creamy herbed spread and crisp cucumber slices, creating a delightful contrast in texture and flavor. Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, these sandwiches not only impress guests but also provide a nutritious option low in calories. Customize them with your favorite herbs or spices to make them truly your own. Whether served on a tiered stand at a formal event or as part of a picnic spread, Cucumber Sandwiches are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 16 slices soft white sandwich bread (crusts removed)
- 1 English cucumber
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Fresh dill and chives
- Lemon juice
- Garlic powder
- Coarse salt and cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Remove crusts from bread slices.
- Slice cucumber thinly using a mandolin or knife; sprinkle with salt and let sit for 15-30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Pat cucumber slices dry after resting.
- Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Spread cream cheese mixture on one side of each bread slice; layer cucumber slices on half the slices and season with pepper.
- Top with remaining bread slices; cut each sandwich into quarters.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich quarter
- Calories: 56
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 199mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 7mg