🥒🥪 Homemade Cucumber Sandwiches

📝 Ingredients (Makes 6–8 small sandwiches)

For the Sandwiches

• 8 slices of soft white bread (or whole wheat)

• 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced

• 2–3 tbsp butter (softened) or cream cheese

• Salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste (optional)

Optional Add-Ons

• 1–2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped

• 1–2 tbsp chives or green onion, finely chopped

• ½ tsp garlic powder (very light)

• A squeeze of lemon juice in the spread

• Thin tomato slices

• Lettuce or microgreens

🥣 Instructions

1. Prepare cucumber

• Peel the cucumber (optional).

• Slice very thinly (use a sharp knife or mandolin).

• Sprinkle lightly with salt and let sit 10 minutes, then pat dry — this prevents sogginess.

2. Prepare the bread

• Remove crusts for a traditional look (optional).

• Lay out the slices.

3. Spread

Choose one:

• Butter: Spread a thin, even layer on each bread slice.

• Cream cheese mix: Combine cream cheese with dill/chives, salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice; spread generously.

The spread keeps the bread from getting soggy.

4. Add cucumbers

• Lay cucumber slices evenly over half of the bread slices.

• Add a pinch of pepper if you like.

5. Assemble

• Top with the remaining bread slices.

• Press gently.

6. Slice

• Cut sandwiches into:

  • 2 rectangles

  • 2 triangles

  • or 4 small tea sandwich squares

Serve fresh!

🌟 Tips for Perfect Cucumber Sandwiches

• Use thin, soft, fresh bread — classic tea sandwich style.

• English cucumbers work best since they’re less watery.

• For extra elegance, avoid overfilling.

• Serve chilled for the best flavor and texture.

✨ Variations

Herbed Cucumber Sandwiches

Add dill + chives + lemon zest to cream cheese.

Greek-Style

Cream cheese + feta + cucumber + fresh mint.

Healthy Version

Use whole-grain bread + Greek yogurt spread.