Description
Cucumber sandwiches are a light and refreshing snack or appetizer made with thinly sliced cucumbers and cream cheese spread between slices of bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 8 slices of white or whole grain bread
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Thinly slice the cucumber.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer cucumber slices evenly on half of the bread slices.
- Top with the remaining slices of bread, cream cheese side down.
- Cut sandwiches into quarters or triangles as desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cucumbers for the best flavor and texture.
- You can add other herbs like chives or parsley for variation.
- These sandwiches are best eaten fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a few hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sandwiches
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cucumber Sandwiches, Appetizer, Snacks