Description
Cucumber Sandwiches are a delightful and refreshing addition to any gathering, perfect for elevating afternoon teas, picnics, or brunches. These elegant finger foods combine creamy spreads with crisp cucumber slices, offering a satisfying crunch and burst of flavor. Their simplicity makes them a beloved choice for both children and adults alike. By customizing with herbs and flavored spreads, you can tailor these sandwiches to suit any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 English cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
- 8 slices white bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or cream cheese, softened
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black or white pepper
- Optional: watercress, mint leaves, lemon zest, dill, chives, parsley
Instructions
- Salt the cucumber slices on paper towels for about 20 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Spread butter or cream cheese evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer overlapping cucumber slices on half of the prepared bread slices.
- Sprinkle with pepper and optional ingredients if desired.
- Cut off crusts and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg