No more boring or soggy cucumber sandwiches! This recipe and tips will walk you through how to make cucumber sandwiches perfectly. With a creamy, extra herby Mediterranean spread (without cream cheese or mayo), you'll be serving these on repeat--for parties, picnics, or even a light lunch. Crisp slices of cucumber, a creamy herbed labneh spread, and soft bread make these cool, airy cucumber sandwiches. The ultimate elegant finger food, most versions of the simple cucumber sandwich usually have mayonnaise or cream cheese. But in this recipe with a bit of a Mediterranean twist, I mix labneh (soft and slightly tangy yogurt cheese) with dill, parsley, and basil for a spread that takes these sandwiches to the next level! Cucumber tea sandwiches have been around since the 1800s in England, when the idea of afternoon tea became popular. Back then, they made the cucumber sandwich without cream cheese or mayonnaise â just buttered bread with thinly sliced cucumber in between. See, you don't need the mayo or the cream cheese! I don't feel bad about changing things a tad to make these little tea sandwiches lighter and more flavorful. If you ask me, labneh is the best cream cheese out there (and it's even better whipped with a little extra virgin olive oil). You can find it in the refrigerator section of your grocery store or make it at home from Greek yogurt and salt, it takes less than 5 minutes of work (my recipe walks you through step-by-step). In this postCucumber sandwich ingredientsCucumber tea sandwiches are made of three main things: the spread, sliced cucumber, and bread. Hereâs what youâll need to make cucumber sandwiches with dill and other herbs: The spreadInstead of mayonnaise and cream cheese, try labneh, a creamy yogurt cheese that is also tangy and lighter. (You can make labneh from Greek yogurt and salt like in this simple recipe, but it is also available in many grocery stores). Mix it with a generous amount of fresh dill, basil, and parsley to smear onto the bread. A drizzle of peppery Spanish extra virgin olive oil adds richness and makes the labneh even more silky. CucumberEnglish cucumbers (also known as hot house cucumbers) are ideal in these sandwiches because you donât need to peel them, and they are less watery than other types of cucumber. If you are only able to find garden cucumbers, definitely peel them to remove the waxy skin. And salt them to get rid of excess moisture (more info below). The seeds in garden cucumbers shouldnât be much of an issue, so you can leave them in. Once your cucumber is washed and peeled (if using garden cucumbers), start by slicing it in half vertically, and then use a mandolin to carefully cut the cucumber into thin half moons. You could just use a knife instead, but I like that the mandoline gives me even slices. The breadPlain white sandwich bread is best for these tea sandwiches. You can use your favorite sandwich bread, but avoid crusty bread or bread that is too textured or has holes in it. And donât forget to remove the crusts! This makes the sandwiches more special, as they will all look uniform. How to make cucumber sandwichesNothing complicated about this cucumber sandwich recipe. In mere minutes, you can have elegant tea sandwiches for a small crowd!
How to keep cucumber sandwiches from getting soggyCucumber sandwiches are best made just 1 to 3 hours ahead of time, but they can be made up to a day in advance. But if you decide to make them ahead, you run the risk of them turning mushy. Be sure to follow these tips to ensure crunchy cucumber sandwiches that are not soggy:
Serve cucumber tea sandwiches withCucumber finger sandwiches are effortlessly elegant, but you can play that up even more if you serve them on pretty platters with a few cucumber slices laid artfully on top, and a sprinkle of fresh dill for more verdant green color. Here are some ideas for other appetizers, finger foods, and little desserts to serve with your cucumber finger sandwiches:
Leftovers and storageCucumber finger sandwiches do not keep very long. Wrap leftovers tightly in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container in the fridge for no more than a day. If you have leftovers of the herby labneh spread, this can be kept in an airtight jar or container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. More cucumber recipesBrowse all Mediterranean recipes. Must-Try Cucumber Sandwich Recipe
Easy cucumber sandwich recipe without cream cheese perfect for parties, picnics, or light lunches! You'll love the creamy labneh spread with olive oil and plenty of fresh herbs! Use soft white sandwich bread (as fresh as possible!) and English cucumbers for best results. If using garden cucumbers, be sure to peel off the waxy skin first. Serve cucumber sandwiches with other finger foods and little desserts like tomato and feta bites, antipasto skewers, biscotti, and butter cookies.
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine English, Mediterranean
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 16 finger sandwiches
Calories 73kcal
Author Suzy Karadsheh
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Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 3.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.6g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 0.6mg | Sodium: 64.9mg | Potassium: 51.9mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 99.2IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 43.6mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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