Description

These refreshing Cucumber Salad Sandwiches are perfect for a light lunch or elegant tea-time snack. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers infused with a creamy dill and chive spread, these sandwiches are easy to prepare, cool, and packed with fresh flavors. Whether you prefer white or whole grain bread, these crisp and creamy sandwiches offer a delightful combination of textures and tastes.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
Lettuce leaves for garnish (optional)

Spread

1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Other

1 teaspoon salt
8 slices of bread (white or whole grain)

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Instructions

Salt the Cucumbers: Place the thinly sliced cucumber in a bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture, which helps prevent soggy sandwiches.
Dry the Cucumbers: After 10 minutes, use a paper towel to gently pat the cucumber slices dry, removing the released moisture and excess salt to ensure crispness.
Prepare the Spread: In another bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, fresh dill, fresh chives, lemon juice, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the spread is smooth and well combined, integrating all flavors evenly.
Spread on Bread: Spread about one tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto one side of each bread slice, covering the surface evenly for balanced taste.
Assemble Cucumbers: Lay the cucumber slices evenly over the spread on 4 of the bread slices, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor.
Add Lettuce (Optional): If desired, place lettuce leaves on top of the cucumber slices to add extra crunch and freshness.
Form Sandwiches: Place the remaining bread slices on top, cream cheese side down, to complete each sandwich.
Trim Crusts: For a classic, elegant presentation, trim off the crusts from the sandwiches, if preferred.
Cut Sandwiches: Cut each sandwich into quarters, either squares or triangles based on your preference, making them easy to handle and serve.
Serve or Store: Serve immediately for best texture and freshness, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Salting the cucumbers and patting them dry is essential to prevent sogginess in the sandwiches.
You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter spread.
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor impact; dried herbs will not provide the same brightness.
These sandwiches are best eaten the same day but can be refrigerated for up to 6 hours.
For a gluten-free version, substitute the bread with gluten-free slices.