Description
Cucumber sandwiches for hot days are the ultimate summer treat, combining refreshing cucumber slices with creamy spreads nestled between soft bread. Perfect for picnics or garden parties, these delightful bites offer a cooling escape from the heat. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, they promise to impress at any gathering while providing a guilt-free snack option. Enjoy them alongside iced tea or lemonade for a refreshing summer experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices soft white or whole grain bread
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 oz cream cheese or butter, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into rounds about 1/8 inch thick.
- Spread a generous layer of cream cheese or butter on each slice of bread.
- Layer cucumber slices on half of the bread slices and sprinkle with dill or chives, salt, and pepper.
- Top with another slice of bread (buttered side down) to create sandwiches.
- Trim crusts if desired and cut sandwiches into quarters or triangles. Serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, try using herbed cream cheese or adding avocado spread. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours but add cucumbers just before serving for maximum freshness.