Description
Cucumber sandwiches for hot days are the ultimate refreshing snack to beat the summer heat. These delightful bites feature soft bread layered with crisp cucumber slices and a rich cream cheese spread, making them the perfect addition to picnics, brunches, or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable, they offer a burst of flavor and a cooling effect that will transport your taste buds to a sunny paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices soft white or whole grain bread
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber thoroughly and slice it thinly.
- Cut the bread into even pieces (about 1/2 inch thick).
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, dill, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Spread the creamy mixture on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer cucumber slices on top of the cream cheese spread.
- Top with another slice of bread and press gently.
- Cut into quarters or triangles and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg