Description
Delicious Cucumber Salad Sandwiches are a fresh, light, and refreshing snack or meal combining crisp cucumbers with a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect for an easy lunch, tea-time treat, or appetizer, these sandwiches balance crunchy freshness and creamy texture with bright herbal and citrus notes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Cucumbers – 2 medium English or Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- Plain Greek Yogurt or Cream Cheese – 1/2 cup
- Fresh Dill – 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Lemon Juice – 1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed
- Salt – 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Black Pepper – 1/4 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Whole Wheat or White Bread – 8 slices
Optional Add-ins
- Red Onion – 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
- Chives – 1 tablespoon, chopped
- Chopped Walnuts or Almonds – 1/4 cup (for crunch and healthy fats)
- Cayenne Pepper or Jalapeños – pinch or 1 teaspoon chopped, for spice
- Sliced Hard-Boiled Eggs or Smoked Turkey – as desired, for added protein
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Wash 2 medium cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly. For extra crispness, place the cucumber slices in a bowl with a pinch of salt and let sit for a few minutes to draw out excess moisture, then drain well.
- Mix the Dressing: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or cream cheese with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, salt (about 1/2 teaspoon), and black pepper (about 1/4 teaspoon). Stir the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy, forming a tangy dressing.
- Combine Cucumber and Dressing: Gently fold the drained cucumber slices into the creamy dressing, making sure each slice is thoroughly coated to maintain a balance between crunch and rich flavor.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Take 8 slices of whole wheat or white bread. Spread a generous layer of the cucumber salad on one side of each bread slice. Add extra herbs or seasoning if desired. Top with another slice of bread to create a neat sandwich.
- Serve and Enjoy: Cut the sandwiches into halves or quarters to serve as a refreshing snack or light meal any time of the day.
Notes
- Drain cucumbers well to avoid soggy sandwiches.
- Use fresh herbs such as dill, mint, basil, or chives for best flavor.
- Choose soft bread to complement the delicate salad texture.
- Chill the cucumber salad for at least 10 minutes before assembling for flavors to meld.
- Slice cucumbers evenly for balanced bites.
- Optional add-ins like red onion, nuts, or protein can enhance flavor and nutrition.
- Assemble sandwiches fresh to keep bread from becoming soggy.
- Not suitable for freezing due to high water content in cucumbers.
- Best served cold or at room temperature; reheating is not necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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