Description
Cucumber sandwiches are a classic tea-time treat that perfectly blend the crispness of fresh cucumbers with creamy filling, all nestled between soft bread. These elegant bites are ideal for picnics, brunches, or leisurely afternoon teas, offering a refreshing taste that evokes nostalgia. With minimal ingredients and simple preparation steps, you can create a delightful snack that impresses guests while satisfying your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 4 slices soft white or whole grain bread
- 4 oz cream cheese (plain or flavored)
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (dill or chives), finely chopped
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and slice them thinly.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer cucumber slices on two of the bread slices, ensuring even distribution.
- Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches; cut into quarters or triangles.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving with your favorite beverage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg