These Refreshing Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwiches are the perfect balance of lightness and flavor. The crisp cucumber slices paired with the creamy spread make for a delightful combination that’s sure to please your taste buds. Whether you’re enjoying them for lunch, as a snack, or even at a picnic, these sandwiches are quick to assemble and bursting with freshness.
What’s more, they’re endlessly customizable. Add a slice of tomato or avocado for extra richness, or layer on some crispy bacon for a savory twist. No matter how you serve them, these sandwiches are guaranteed to be a hit.
Ingredients:
8 slices of bread
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: lettuce leaves, alfalfa sprouts
Directions:
In a small bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped fresh dill, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto each slice of bread.
Arrange the thinly sliced cucumber on half of the bread slices.
If desired, add a layer of lettuce leaves or alfalfa sprouts on top of the cucumber.
Top with the remaining slices of bread to form sandwiches.
Cut the sandwiches diagonally to create triangles or into rectangles, if preferred.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes | Servings: 4 sandwiches