Enjoy a refreshing and light cucumber sandwich, perfect for a quick lunch or as a delightful snack at your next tea party. The creamy filling and crisp cucumbers make this sandwich a simple yet satisfying treat! Start by preparing the spread with softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped chives, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Spread the mixture evenly onto slices of white bread, then layer with cucumber slices and top with another slice of bread. Cut each sandwich diagonally and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh and crisp texture. These sandwiches are perfect for tea parties, picnics, or a light lunch.
Enjoy a refreshing and light cucumber sandwich, perfect for a quick lunch or as a delightful snack at your next tea party. The creamy filling and crisp cucumbers make this sandwich a simple yet satisfying treat!
INGREDIENTS
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chives or green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced
- 8 slices of white bread, crusts removed
INSTRUCTIONS
- Step 1: Prepare the Spread:
- In a bowl, combine 8 oz softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onions, 1 tablespoon chopped dill, 1 teaspoon chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly blended to create a creamy spread.
- Step 2: Assemble the Sandwiches:
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto each of the 8 slices of white bread. Layer cucumber slices onto four of the slices. Top each with another slice of bread, cream cheese side down, to form a sandwich.
- Step 3: Final Touches:
- Cut each sandwich diagonally to create two triangles. Serve immediately to preserve the freshness and texture of the sandwich.
Serving and Storage Tips
- Serve the cucumber sandwiches immediately to enjoy their crisp and fresh texture. These sandwiches are perfect for tea parties, picnics, or as a light lunch.
- If you need to prepare them in advance, store the sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours. This helps keep the bread from drying out and the cucumbers from getting soggy.
- For an extra touch of flavor, you can sprinkle a little more dill or chives on top of the cucumber slices before assembling the sandwiches.
Helpful Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing. This ensures a smooth and easy-to-spread consistency for the filling.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. If you don’t have fresh herbs, dried herbs can be substituted, but use about half the amount as dried herbs are more concentrated.
- For a variation, you can add a thin slice of smoked salmon or a layer of thinly sliced radishes for extra flavor and texture.
Tips from well-known chefs
- Chef Jamie Oliver suggests using high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best taste, especially when making simple dishes like these sandwiches.
- Chef Ina Garten recommends using a serrated knife to cut the sandwiches to avoid squishing the bread and filling.
- Chef Nigella Lawson advises adding a pinch of lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture for an extra zing of flavor.