These light and refreshing cucumber sandwiches are the perfect appetizer for any occasion—whether it’s a tea party, Mother’s Day brunch, or baby shower! Made with soft white bread, creamy herbed spread, and crisp cucumber slices, these sandwiches are cool, delicious, and full of flavor. They’re simple to make and perfect for serving in bite-sized portions. A must-have finger food that’s always a crowd-pleaser! ????????
Ingredients:
- 16 slices high-quality soft white sandwich bread (about 1 loaf), crusts removed
- 1 English cucumber
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Peel the cucumber in stripes and slice into thin 1/8-inch pieces. Place slices on paper towels, sprinkle with coarse salt, and let sit for 15-30 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry with a clean towel.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on one side of each bread slice.
- Layer cucumber slices over half of the bread slices, sprinkle with cracked black pepper, and top with the remaining bread slices (cream cheese side down).
- Cut each sandwich into quarters, yielding 32 tea sandwiches.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 71
Carbs: 7g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Fiber: 1g
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