Description
Cucumber sandwiches are the ultimate refreshment for any gathering. With their crisp cucumbers nestled between creamy, buttery layers on soft white bread, they provide a light, elegant touch to brunches, picnics, and tea parties alike. These easy-to-make delights are visually appealing and can be customized with fresh herbs for an extra burst of flavor. Once you serve these delightful bites, they are sure to be the star of your event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 8 slices soft white bread
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or mint, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cucumber; slice it thinly (about 1/8 inch).
- Lay out the bread slices and trim crusts if desired.
- Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice; sprinkle with dill or mint.
- Arrange cucumber slices on half of the buttered bread, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
- Top with remaining buttered bread slices; cut into quarters or triangles.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sandwiches (90g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg