Cucumber Sandwich

5 from 1 vote

This easy cucumber sandwich recipe is perfect for a light lunch or as an elegant party food. The satisfying crunchy texture is complimented by a wonderful herb spread that will make your mouth water.

Prep Time30

Total Time30

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cucumber Sandwich

Servings: serving

Calories: 286kcal

Ingredients

2 ounces light cream cheese at room temperature
1 tablespoon low-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh chives sliced
1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
2 slices whole-grain sandwich bread
1/3 cup English cucumber thinly sliced

Instructions

Cut the cucumber into 1/8-inch thin slices using a mandolin or sharp knife. Place the slices on paper towels and sprinkle with coarse salt. Let rest for 15-30 minutes to extract moisture. Pat dry with clean paper towels.
Stir cream cheese, yogurt, chives, dill and pepper together in a small bowl until well blended.
Spread one side of each slice of bread with the cream cheese mixture.
Top one slice of the bread with cucumber slices and then place the other slice on top.
If desired, cut the crusts of the bread and cut into quarters for tea sandwich style. Or just slice the whole thing in half diagonally for a refreshing and nutritious lunch sandwich.

Notes

This can be cut in half and served as a regular lunch sandwich, but cutting the crust off and slicing into squares turns them into cucumber tea sandwiches, a classic appetizer often served at tea parties, baby showers, etc.

Normally mayo would be used, but we're using Greek yogurt. Combining the yogurt with the cream cheese gives it a creamier texture for easier spreading as well as a more balanced flavor.

Stick with fresh dill and chives. Dried herbs are great for some recipes, but they won't be as good with this recipe.

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