Description
Cucumber Sandwiches are a refreshing and elegant addition to any gathering, perfect for tea parties, casual brunches, or family picnics. These delightful finger sandwiches combine crisp cucumber slices with a creamy, herb-infused filling that is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your palate. Crafted with simple ingredients and ready in just 20 minutes, they are not only visually appealing but also kid-friendly and customizable to suit various tastes. Whether served on tiered stands at a formal event or packed for a picnic, these light bites are the quintessential treat for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slices white bread
- 1 English cucumber
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and fresh pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, mayo, minced dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Peel the cucumber in stripes for texture and slice it into 1/8 inch thick pieces.
- Trim crusts off the bread slices to create uniform squares.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on one slice of bread, layer with cucumber slices, sprinkle with pepper and extra dill if desired. Top with another slice of bread and cut into triangles or squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg