Cucumber Sandwiches
These easy to make cucumber sandwiches are made with Greek yogurt and no mayo for a wonderfully fresh and tasty snack or lunch
One of my favorite simple lunches are cucumber sandwiches! So quick and easy to make with accessible ingredients, they are wonderfully refreshing and elegant enough to serve to company. Made with seasoned Greek yogurt, they are truly delightful!
HOW TO MAKE CUCUMBER SANDWICHES
In a small bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill and black pepper.
- Lightly toast the bread.
- Spread the yogurt mixture over each slice.
- Lay the cucumber slices over the cream cheese.
- Close the sandwich, remove the crusts and cut into 4 squares.
TIPS FOR MAKING CUCUMBER SANDWICHES
- Peel the cucumber before slicing it. The peel can be quite tough and rubbery, so it’s best to remove this for a softer bite that blends right into the cream cheese.
- Salt the cumbers if you are making these sandwiches ahead of time. Salting removes excess water. Sprinkle salt over the slices, let them rest for 20 minutes and then use kitchen paper to dab off excess salt and water.
- Don’t use thick bread slices for this recipe. I used whole wheat sandwich bread, but soft white sliced also works well.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why do you remove the crusts on cucumber sandwiches?
There’s no real reason why crusts are traditionally cut from cucumber and other tea sandwiches. The crusts do tend to hold a stronger flavor that can overpower the delicate cucumber, but you definitely won’t spoil the sandwich if you leave them on.
How do you keep cucumber sandwiches from getting soggy?
Because the bread slices are layered with the yogurt mixture, this provides a barrier between the bread and the watery cucumber so the bread stays nice and firm. As mentioned, you can salt your cucumber slices to remove excess water if you are making them ahead of time.
