Cucumber Sandwich
Cucumber Sandwich is a classic, refreshing snack or light lunch made with thinly sliced cucumbers layered between soft bread and creamy spreads. Perfect for tea time, picnics, or a quick healthy bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches (serves 2)
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-cook / Assembly
- Cuisine: British / International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Bread slices (white, whole wheat, or gluten-free) – 4 slices
Fresh cucumber, thinly sliced – 1 medium cucumber
Cream cheese or dairy-free spread – 4 tbsp
Fresh dill or chives (optional) – 1 tbsp chopped
Salt – to taste
Pepper – to taste
Lemon juice (optional) – 1 tsp
Instructions
- Lightly toast the bread slices if desired.
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese or dairy-free spread evenly on each slice.
- Arrange thin cucumber slices over half of the bread slices.
- Sprinkle with fresh dill or chives, salt, pepper, and a little lemon juice if using.
- Top with the remaining bread slices, spread side down, to form sandwiches.
- Trim the crusts if desired and cut sandwiches into halves or quarters.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- Use flavored cream cheese like herb or garlic for extra taste.
- Add sliced avocado or tomato for more texture and flavor.
- Substitute cream cheese with hummus or vegan spreads for a dairy-free option.
- Incorporate fresh mint or basil instead of dill or chives.
- Use rye or sourdough bread for different flavor profiles.
- Best eaten fresh; store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 4 hours.
- Not suitable for reheating to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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