Cucumber Sandwich
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
354 kcal
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Cuisine
American, International
Cucumber Sandwich
Description
Cucumber Sandwich consists of thin slices of peeled cucumber layered between butter-spread slices of bread, which can be whole wheat, brown, or white. Removing the crusts is optional, and the crusts can be repurposed as breadcrumbs. The butter helps keep the sandwich from becoming soggy while adding richness to the mild cucumber flavor.
Seasoning with freshly crushed black pepper and a pinch of salt provides a subtle kick and enhances the fresh cucumber taste. The sandwiches are typically cut into rectangular or triangular shapes and served immediately to maintain crispness.
They are often complemented by various dips or sauces, adding a savory element. This sandwich is a classic choice for a light lunch, snack, or tea accompaniment.
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber (regular) or English cucumber
- 12 to 14 bread whole wheat, brown bread or white bread, slices
- ½ to 1 teaspoon black pepper or add as per taste, crushed
- butter - salted and softened, as needed. can use unsalted butter
- salt as required, optional
Instructions
- Rinse and peel cucumber. Slice the cucumber thinly and set aside.
- Slice of the crusts from the bread. These crusty bread slices can be pulsed or ground to bread crumbs. You can skip this step of cutting the crusts from the bread.
- Spread salted butter evenly on the sandwiches. Spread butter generously, so that the sandwiches do not get soggy.
- Place 6 to 8 cucumber slices on piece of the pairs of buttered bread.
- Sprinkle freshly crushed black pepper as needed. Also sprinkle a pinch of salt.
- Cover with the remaining buttered slices. Then cut the prepared cucumber sandwiches in rectangles or triangles.
- Serve cucumber sandwiches immediately. If you want you can accompany a mayo dip or a cheesy dip or tomato ketchup with these sandwiches.
- Enjoy fresh sandwiches with your favorite chutney or sauce to dip.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 786mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 414IU | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 5mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | |
| Vitamin K | 15µg | |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 60µg | |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 91mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | |
| Zinc | 2mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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