Description
A refreshing and light cucumber sandwich made with soft bread, creamy spread, and thinly sliced cucumbers. Perfect for tea time or a light snack.
Ingredients
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- 8 slices of white or whole wheat bread
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Butter (optional, for spreading)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on each slice of bread.
- Place a single layer of cucumber slices on half of the bread slices.
- Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
- Trim the crusts off each sandwich for a classic presentation.
- Cut each sandwich into halves or quarters, as desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of lemon juice over the cucumbers.
- Use a mandoline for evenly thin cucumber slices.
- Sandwiches are best served fresh but can be made a few hours ahead and stored in the fridge covered with a damp paper towel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg