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best cucumber sandwich recipe
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 sandwiches 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This recipe elevates a classic cucumber sandwich with a vibrant lemon-dill cream cheese spread and a savory green olive tapenade ribbon. The key is to thoroughly drain the cucumber slices before assembly to prevent soggy bread.
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced and salted
- 12 slices thin white sandwich bread, crusts removed
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- zest of 1/2 medium lemon
- 2 ounces pitted green olives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon capers, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Prep Cucumbers for Assembly: Slice the English cucumber into thin rounds. Arrange slices on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and let rest for 15-20 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat completely dry before assembly.
- Prepare Lemon-Dill Cream Cheese: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and white pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Make Green Olive Tapenade: Finely chop the olives, capers, and garlic. Stir in the olive oil to create a coarse, spreadable paste. Avoid over-processing to keep some texture.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread cream cheese evenly over one side of all bread slices. Spread a thin ribbon of olive tapenade down the center of six slices. Layer dried cucumber slices neatly over the tapenade.
- Slice and Serve: Top with the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down. Gently press to secure. Slice the sandwiches diagonally into halves or into three finger sandwiches using a sharp serrated knife. Serve immediately.
Notes
Assemble the sandwiches within one hour of serving to prevent the bread from becoming soft. For clean cuts, wipe the serrated knife blade between slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg