Cucumber Sandwich Recipe
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4.9
Cucumber Sandwich Recipe
Description
This simple Cucumber Sandwich preparation involves peeling and thinly slicing cucumbers to be arranged on bread spread with room-temperature cream cheese or butter. The sandwich is then carefully trimmed to remove the crusts and cut into fingers or triangles, creating small, lightweight sandwiches that emphasize the cucumber’s fresh crunch and the spread’s creaminess.
The technique of overlapping thin cucumber slices ensures an even distribution and a pleasant mouthfeel. Serving these sandwiches slightly chilled but not too cold enhances their texture and flavor. They are traditionally suited as tea sandwiches or light snacks due to their mild flavor and neat appearance.
When making ahead, storing sandwiches in a sealed container with a damp paper towel keeps them from drying out. Bringing them to room temperature for about half an hour before serving balances coolness and flavor. Butter can be used instead of cream cheese for a more classic flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 lices white bread (or any other choice) thin sliced
- 2 oz cream cheese room temperature (or good quality butter, less)
- ½ cucumber organic, English, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Peel the cucumber, and slice it thinly. I used a simple OXO slicer for quick, even slices.
- Spread soft/room temperature cream cheese or butter on two slices of bread.
- Arrange the cucumber slices, overlapping slightly, on one slice of bread and top with the other.
- Slice off the edges with a sharp serrated knife, wiping with a damp paper towel after each cut. Next, cut into fingers (or triangles). Whether you cut them into fingers or triangles, you'll end up with two finger sandwiches.
- If you need to make cucumber sandwiches ahead of time, keep them in a sealed container with a paper towel inside for a few hours, and refrigerate them.
Notes
- Remove sandwiches from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving to avoid overly chilled bread.
- Keep sandwiches covered or sealed to prevent drying out.
- Butter works well as a substitute for cream cheese and reflects a traditional option.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 355mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 436IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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