Traditional Cucumber Sandwiches

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    2 sandwiches

  • Calories

    444 kcal

  • Course

    Brunch

  • Cuisine

    British

Traditional Cucumber Sandwiches

Traditional cucumber sandwiches are a cool, refreshing, and light summer lunch that will satisfy your hunger but won’t fill you up like a heavy lunch would.

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Ingredients

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  • 4 lices bread
  • 1 cucumber
  • ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt or sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 5 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon fresh dill
  • ½ teaspoon fresh chives
  • 1 pinch cracked black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Remove the crusts from the bread.
  2. Slice the cucumber into thin slices. Add them to a bowl with the salt. Dry off the cucumber pieces with a paper towel.
  3. Soften the cream cheese. Mix it with mayonnaise. If it is soft enough, a wooden spoon or a spatula will work. Otherwise, use a hand mixer. If you are multiplying the recipe for a large gathering, you will want to use a mixer.
  4. Add the herbs and mix well
  5. Spread a thin layer of butter on two slices of bread. Spread the cream cheese mixture on one side of each piece of bread. Layer the cucumbers on top of the cream cheese.
  6. Cut the sandwiches in half diagonally. Then, cut each half in half to make small triangles. You can also cut the sandwiches in half vertically and then cut each half in half again vertically to form 4 rectangles.

Notes

  • You can prepare the sandwiches ahead of time. The cucumber can be cut, and the cream cheese can be mixed up ahead. You can do this at least a day in advance. Allow enough time before assembling them for the cream cheese to soften again. Also, dry the cukes well if you cut them ahead of time. It is best to assemble the sandwiches right before serving so the bread doesn’t get soggy.
  • Should you peel the cucumbers? Traditionally, the cukes were peeled, but it is not necessary to peel the cucumber. The peel adds additional fiber to the sandwiches, although you can peel them if you prefer.
  • If using a mandolin to slice the cucumbers, be exceptionally careful. The mandolin is the most dangerous utensil in the kitchen.
  • Once you cut the sandwiches, guests should be able to pick them up with one hand. They should be cut into 2-3 bite sandwiches.
  • Serve these easy-to-make sandwiches for a bridal shower or a baby shower. They look pretty stacked on a plate, and they only take a minute to assemble.
  • The British often served these sandwiches with a splash of malt vinegar.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 444kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 1053mg (44%) Potassium 337mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 793IU (16%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 130mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 444 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 444kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 1053mg 44%
Potassium 337mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 793IU 16%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 130mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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