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Cucumber Rye Tea Sandwiches from The Help

Learn a traditional Southern recipe from the Oscar nominated movie The Help - Cucumber Rye Tea Sandwiches. Appetizer, Finger Food, Kosher, Dairy.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 236 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 1 large seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into 3-inch lengths
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 36 slices party rye or 18-36 slices of rye bread
  • 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 scallion, finely chopped
  • 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Using a box grater, coarsely grate the cucumber lengthwise, stopping when you get to the seedy center. 
  2. Transfer the cucumber to a bowl and stir in the vinegar, lemon juice, sugar and salt. Let stand for 15 minutes.
  3. If using rye bread slices, use a 2-inch-round cookie cutter to cut out 36 rounds from the bread. Cover with a slightly damp towel.
  4. Transfer the grated cucumber to a colander to drain; squeeze out the excess liquid. Return it to the bowl. Stir in the cream cheese and scallion.
  5. Spread the cucumber cream cheese on the bread rounds.
  6. Top each with a Persian cucumber slice and arrange on a platter. Sprinkle with pepper and serve.
  7. Make Ahead: The cucumber cream cheese can be refrigerated overnight. Return to room temperature before spreading.

Notes

  • You will also need: 2-inch cookie cutter (if you can't find party rye)

Nutrition Information

Calories 236kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 511mg (21%) Potassium 161mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 285IU (6%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 236

% Daily Value*

Calories 236kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 511mg 21%
Potassium 161mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 285IU 6%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.