Description
Cucumber sandwiches are an ideal refreshment for sweltering summer days. These light and creamy delights feature crisp cucumber slices nestled between hearty whole grain bread, making them a perfect snack for picnics, garden parties, or leisurely afternoons. With their vibrant colors and fresh flavors, these sandwiches promise to elevate any gathering while keeping you cool and satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh cucumbers (sliced thinly)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 8 slices whole grain bread
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Optional: 4 sliced radishes or 4 oz smoked salmon
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers to about an eighth of an inch thick.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese with chopped dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the dill-infused cream cheese on one side of two slices of bread.
- Arrange cucumber slices evenly on one slice and top with the second slice.
- Optionally, cut off crusts; slice into quarters or triangles.
- Chill for 15-30 minutes before serving to enhance freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg