Description
Cucumber sandwiches are a delightful blend of creamy and crunchy textures, perfect for any gathering or as a refreshing snack. With layers of soft whole wheat bread, rich cream cheese, and crisp cucumbers, these elegant bites are not just delicious; they evoke memories of sunny tea parties and garden picnics. Easy to prepare in minutes, they make for a charming addition to your entertaining repertoire!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices whole wheat bread
- 4 oz plain or herbed cream cheese
- 1 large English cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or chives (finely chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and wash the cucumber. Pat dry.
- Slice the cucumber into 1/8-inch thick rounds.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese with dill or chives until smooth.
- Spread cream cheese on one slice of bread, layer with cucumber slices, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Top with another slice of bread and cut into quarters or triangles.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating other herbs like basil or swapping cream cheese for hummus. Serve chilled to maintain freshness.