Description
Cucumber Sandwiches are the perfect bite-sized treat for any occasion, from tea parties to casual luncheons. These delightful finger foods feature a creamy herb spread paired with crisp cucumber slices, all nestled between soft, crustless bread. Not only are they refreshingly light, but they’re also incredibly easy to whip up in just 20 minutes. The versatility of this recipe allows you to customize the herbs and spices to suit your taste, making them a go-to option for entertaining guests. Serve these elegant sandwiches chilled and watch as they disappear from the platter!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 slices soft white sandwich bread
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- Cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Remove crusts from the bread and set aside.
- Peel and slice the cucumber thinly; sprinkle with salt and let drain for 15-30 minutes, then pat dry.
- Blend cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Spread the mixture on one side of each slice of bread; layer cucumber slices on half of them, adding pepper to taste.
- Top with remaining bread slices and cut into quarters. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich quarter (17g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg