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Delicious Cucumber Salad Sandwiches

Delicious Cucumber Salad Sandwiches
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Delicious Cucumber Salad Sandwiches are a light, refreshing, and incredibly tasty meal. Combining crisp cucumbers with creamy spreads and soft bread, they offer a perfect balance of flavors ideal for quick lunches, snacks, or appetizers. Easy to prepare and customizable with various herbs and spreads, these sandwiches bring freshness and simplicity to your table.

Ingredients

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Fresh Vegetables

  • 2 fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced

Spreads

  • 4 tablespoons cream cheese or mayonnaise, softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped herbs (dill, mint, or chives)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Bread

  • 8 slices white or whole wheat bread (soft and fresh)

Optional Variations

  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt mixed with herbs (for herbed yogurt spread)
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • Cayenne pepper or chili flakes, a pinch (for spicy kick)
  • Gluten-free bread (for gluten sensitivity)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cucumbers: Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers evenly with a sharp knife or mandoline slicer to create delicate slices that layer nicely without overpowering each bite.
  2. Create the Spread: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese or mayonnaise with fresh chopped herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and flavorful, providing a creamy and zesty complement to the cucumbers.
  3. Assemble the Sandwich: Lay out bread slices and spread the herbed cream cheese mixture generously and evenly. Arrange the cucumber slices on top to cover the entire bread surface for balanced flavor.
  4. Add Final Touches: Sprinkle additional fresh herbs or lightly drizzle lemon juice for added brightness. Place the top bread slice and press gently to secure the sandwich.
  5. Serve Immediately or Chill: Cut sandwiches into desired shapes such as triangles. Serve right away or chill for 15-20 minutes to let flavors meld and soften the bread slightly.

Notes

  • Choose firm cucumbers to avoid soggy sandwiches.
  • Pat cucumbers dry with paper towels before slicing to remove excess moisture.
  • Use soft but sturdy bread to hold the filling without falling apart.
  • Customize spreads by blending cream cheese with herbs for extra flavor.
  • Cut crusts off bread for an elegant presentation, especially for tea sandwiches.

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