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Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Delightful cucumber tea sandwiches that are easy to prepare and perfect for any gathering. A fresh and elegant treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: LUNCH IDEAS
Cuisine: British
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwiches
  • 1 each English cucumber Key ingredient for a crisp, cool crunch.
  • 4 slices White sandwich bread Remove crusts for a refined touch.
  • 4 ounces Herbed cream cheese Substitute with softened butter if desired.
For the Optional Flavor Boost
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh dill Adds a fresh, aromatic twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest Adds a bright, zesty kick.

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowl
  • paper towels

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the cucumber thoroughly under cold water. Slice it thinly into rounds or strips. Lightly salt the slices and let them rest on a paper towel for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the herbed cream cheese in a bowl. Stir in the fresh dill and lemon zest until evenly combined.
  3. Trim the crusts off the white sandwich bread slices.
  4. Spread a thin layer of the herbed cream cheese on each slice of bread.
  5. Arrange the cucumber slices in a single overlapping layer on half of the bread slices.
  6. Top with the remaining slices of bread and press down gently. Slice the sandwiches diagonally or into fingers.
  7. Garnish with extra dill if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

To prevent soggy sandwiches, salt cucumber slices and let them rest before assembling. Enjoy fresh for the best texture.

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