Description
Cucumber Sandwiches are a delightful and refreshing appetizer that adds a touch of elegance to any gathering. Perfect for tea parties, bridal showers, or casual lunches, these sandwiches feature a creamy filling made with softened cream cheese and fresh herbs paired with crisp cucumber slices. With their light texture and vibrant flavors, they are sure to impress your guests while being easy to prepare. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up these delectable bites, making them an ideal choice for both planned events and spontaneous snack cravings. Serve them chilled for the ultimate refreshing experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Fresh pepper (to taste)
- 12 slices white bread
- 1 English cucumber
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, mayo, minced dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Peel the cucumber in stripes and slice it thinly (about 1/8 inch).
- Trim the crusts off each slice of bread and spread 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on one side.
- Top with cucumber slices and sprinkle with fresh cracked pepper.
- Place another slice of bread on top and cut into triangles or squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg