Description
Cucumber Sandwiches are a quintessential light bite that brings a refreshing touch to any gathering. Perfect for garden parties, brunches, or picnics, these sandwiches combine the crispness of thinly sliced English cucumbers with the creaminess of butter or cream cheese, creating a delightful contrast in flavors and textures. With just a few ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can impress your guests with these elegant snacks. Customize them with your favorite herbs or additional spreads for a unique twist. Serve them on tiered platters for an afternoon tea or cut into mini sizes for easy snacking at parties—these sandwiches are as versatile as they are delicious!
Ingredients
- 1/2 English cucumber
- 8 slices white bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or cream cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Optional: fresh herbs like mint or dill
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers by slicing them thinly and sprinkling lightly with salt. Let sit for 20 minutes to draw out moisture, then pat dry.
- Spread softened butter or cream cheese generously on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer cucumber slices over half of the spread slices, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle with pepper and any desired herbs before topping with another slice of bread.
- Cut off crusts and slice into your preferred shape.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg