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Cucumber Sandwiches

Cucumber Sandwiches: Refreshing Bites for Any Gathering

Enjoy light and delicious cucumber sandwiches, perfect for any gathering or cozy lunch. These delightful bites feature a creamy dill spread and crisp cucumber.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: British
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Spread
  • 8 ounces whipped cream cheese or Neufchâtel for a lower-fat option
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or mayonnaise plain Greek yogurt can be a healthier alternative
  • 2 tablespoons dill finely chopped, fresh is preferable
  • to taste kosher salt adjust based on your taste
For the Sandwiches
  • 1 English cucumber thinly sliced use a mandolin for even slices
  • 8 slices sandwich bread soft white or whole wheat, crusts removed

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Mandolin
  • Serrated Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cucumber Sandwiches
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream or mayonnaise, dill, and kosher salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Spread the creamy dill mixture onto one side of each slice of bread evenly, covering the edges.
  3. Rinse the cucumber and slice thinly, about 1/8 inch thick. Lay cucumber slices on half of the spread-covered bread, overlapping them slightly.
  4. Place the other slices of bread spread side down on top of the cucumbers and gently press to combine the layers.
  5. Trim off the crusts with a serrated knife and cut each sandwich into smaller shapes for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

To ensure maximum freshness, use fresh ingredients and consider chilling the sandwiches before serving.

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