Quick Cucumber Salad Sandwiches
A light and refreshing cucumber salad sandwich that combines crisp cucumbers, tangy cream cheese, and fresh herbs, perfect for spring and summer snacks.
Ingredients
For the sandwich
- 2 medium Cucumbers, thin-skinned varieties (like English or Persian) Use thin, tender slices.
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened Regular or reduced-fat.
- 8 slices Bread, white or whole grain Soft sandwich loaf or rustic whole grain.
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill or parsley, finely chopped Dill gives a classic flavor; parsley is milder.
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice, fresh Best for brightness.
- to taste Salt and pepper
- optional Smoked salmon or turkey For a protein lift and extra flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese with chopped fresh dill or parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture onto slices of bread.
- Layer the cucumber slices on top and add smoked salmon or turkey if desired.
- Top with another slice of bread, cut into quarters, and serve.
Notes
If cucumbers are very watery, sprinkle with a light pinch of salt and let sit on paper towels for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture. For a lighter cream cheese spread, blend with Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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