Description
This refreshing Cucumber Sandwich recipe features a creamy, tangy spread made with cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and fresh herbs layered over thinly sliced cucumbers and whole wheat or light rye bread. Perfect as a light snack, tea-time treat, or party finger food, these sandwiches are easy to assemble and showcase a delicious balance of creamy, zesty, and crisp flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Spread Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Sandwich Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 loaf whole wheat bread, or light rye bread
Instructions
- Prepare the Spread: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix together the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, onion powder, black pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped fresh dill until smooth and well combined to create a flavorful, creamy mixture.
- Slice the Cucumbers: Using a mandoline slicer, cut the English cucumber into extra-thin slices for a delicate texture that complements the creamy spread without overpowering it.
- Spread the Mixture on Bread: Take each slice of bread and spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly on one side, ensuring full coverage for optimal flavor in every bite.
- Layer the Cucumbers: Place a layer of the thinly sliced cucumbers on top of the spread on one slice of bread, slightly overlapping the slices so they cover the bread fully and add crispness to the sandwich.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Top the cucumbers with another slice of bread that has been spread with the cream cheese mixture on the side facing down, so the cucumbers are sandwiched between two layers of creamy spread and bread.
- Trim and Cut: Remove the crusts from the assembled sandwich to form a neat square shape. Then, cut the sandwich diagonally to create two triangular sandwiches that are perfect for serving.
- Repeat: Continue assembling and cutting sandwiches until the loaf of bread and all cream cheese mixture and cucumbers are used up, yielding approximately 20 sandwiches.
Notes
- For best results, use a mandoline slicer to achieve ultra-thin cucumber slices, which provide a tender texture.
- Whole wheat or light rye bread adds a nutty flavor and complements the fresh cucumbers well, but feel free to use your preferred bread type.
- Chilling the completed sandwiches briefly before serving can help the flavors meld and keep the sandwiches fresh.
- You can add some salt to the cream cheese mixture if desired, but the lemon juice and dill usually provide sufficient flavor.
- This recipe is ideal for tea parties, picnics, or light appetizers.
Keywords: cucumber sandwich, cream cheese sandwich, tea sandwich, easy snack, party food, vegetarian sandwich