Cucumber Sandwich Recipe
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Cucumber Sandwich Recipe
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This recipe creates delicate cucumber sandwiches featuring thinly sliced English cucumber layered on bread with a flavorful mixture of cream cheese, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and chives. The spread has a fresh, herby profile balanced by subtle garlic and citrus notes. Cutting into quarters yields small tea sandwiches, suitable for light snacks or gatherings.
Description
The Cucumber Sandwich Recipe brings together softened cream cheese blended with lemon juice, garlic, fresh dill, and chives. The seasoning with salt and black pepper complements the mild cucumber slices that are peeled and cut paper-thin. Spreading the herbed cream cheese on bread before layering with cucumber results in a moist and refreshing sandwich. The texture combines creamy and crisp elements from the spread and cucumber, respectively. Cutting into quarters creates manageable bite-sized sandwiches ideal for serving at afternoon tea or casual luncheons.
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Ingredients
- 12 bread slices
- 1 English cucumber
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic pressed, cloves
- 2 tbsp dill minced, fresh
- 1 tbsp chives minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper ground
Instructions
- Peel the English cucumber. Cut it into 1/8 inch thick slices.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the cream cheese with lemon juice, garlic, fresh dill and chives. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread cream cheese on each slice of bread.
- Layer cucumbers on half of the slices. Cover with the remaining slices of bread.
- Cut sandwiches into quarters, you'll end up with 24 mini sandwiches. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
74kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.004g
(0%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
145mg
(6%)
Potassium
53mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
149IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24tea sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 74kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 145mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 149IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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