Description
Light, refreshing cucumber tea sandwiches with a creamy spread, perfect for afternoon tea or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 8 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter, softened (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Optional: Lightly butter one side of each bread slice to prevent sogginess.
- Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each slice of bread.
- Layer thin cucumber slices over half of the bread slices.
- Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
- Trim the crusts off the sandwiches for a clean look.
- Cut each sandwich into halves or quarters, depending on your preference.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and a milder flavor.
- Pat the cucumber slices dry with a paper towel to avoid soggy sandwiches.
- For variety, add a sprinkle of lemon zest to the cream cheese spread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg