Description
Delicate cucumber slices paired with a creamy, herbed spread on soft bread—perfect for afternoon tea or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 8 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: microgreens or watercress for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, dill, chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Lay out the bread slices on a clean surface. Spread a generous layer of the herbed cream cheese mixture on each slice.
- Arrange cucumber slices in a single layer over half of the bread slices.
- Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
- Press down gently, then slice each sandwich into quarters—either rectangles or triangles.
- If desired, garnish with microgreens or a small sprig of dill.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use flavored cream cheese such as garlic and herb.
- Chill the cucumber slices beforehand to keep the sandwiches crisp and refreshing.
- These sandwiches are best served fresh and may become soggy if made too far in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-Cook, Assembled
- Cuisine: English, European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
