Description
Cucumber Sandwiches are a delightful and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual brunch, an elegant tea party, or a summer picnic. These light finger sandwiches feature crisp cucumbers layered between creamy spreads on soft bread, making them an irresistible bite-sized snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 English cucumber
- 8 slices white bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: herbs like dill or chives
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers by peeling and slicing them thinly. Sprinkle with salt and let sit on paper towels for about 20 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat dry.
- Spread butter or cream cheese generously on one side of each bread slice.
- Layer cucumber slices on half the bread slices, overlapping if necessary. Season with pepper and optional herbs.
- Top with remaining bread slices, press down gently, then trim crusts and cut into desired shapes.
- Arrange on a platter for serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg