Ingredients
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- 8 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or chives
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional pinch of sugar or a tiny splash of apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Trim crusts from the bread if desired and lay slices flat on a clean surface.
- In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and chopped herbs until smooth.
- Season the spread with salt, pepper, and a small pinch of sugar or a splash of vinegar if using.
- Spread a thin, even layer of the herbed cream cheese onto each slice of bread.
- Arrange cucumber slices over half of the bread slices in a single overlapping layer.
- Top with the remaining bread slices, spread side down, and press gently to seal.
- Cut sandwiches into halves or quarters, wipe knife between cuts for clean edges, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use firm, seedless cucumbers and pat them dry before layering to avoid soggy bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sandwiches
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg