Ingredients
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread
- 3 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or chives, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter, softened (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the cucumber if desired and slice into thin rounds.
- Sprinkle cucumber slices with a pinch of salt and let sit on a paper towel for 10 minutes to release moisture. Pat dry.
- In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, mayonnaise (if using), herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of butter (optional) and then cream cheese mixture onto each slice of bread.
- Layer cucumber slices on two of the bread slices, slightly overlapping.
- Top with remaining slices of bread, cream cheese side down.
- Trim crusts if desired and cut into halves or quarters for serving.
Notes
- Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and tender skin.
- Flavored cream cheese (e.g., garlic herb) adds a tasty twist.
- Best served fresh but can be prepped up to 2 hours ahead.
- Radishes or smoked salmon make great additions.
- Keep sandwiches soft and moist by wrapping in damp paper towels and plastic wrap.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 sandwich
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
