English Cucumber Sandwiches for a Crowd
Light and elegant English cucumber sandwiches layered with thinly sliced cucumbers, creamy herb spread, and soft bread—perfect for serving at showers, brunches, or garden parties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 half-sandwiches (12 full sandwiches)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers
- 24 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (such as dill or chives), finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Wash and optionally peel the English cucumbers. Slice them thinly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on each slice of bread.
- Layer cucumber slices evenly over half of the bread slices.
- Top with the remaining bread slices, spread side down.
- Gently press together and trim crusts if desired.
- Cut each sandwich into quarters or triangles for serving.
Notes
- Best served chilled and on the same day.
- Pat cucumbers dry before layering to prevent sogginess.
- You can prepare the spread and slice cucumbers ahead but assemble just before serving.
- For a vegan option, use dairy-free cream cheese and vegan mayonnaise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 half-sandwiches
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
