A platter of cucumber sandwiches with soft bread, creamy spread, and thin cucumber slices, cut into triangles.
Cucumber sandwiches are light, fresh, and perfect for showers and brunch. These cucumber sandwiches have a creamy herb spread, crisp cucumbers, and soft bread that feels extra cozy.
Introduction
The secret is salting the cucumbers first. It pulls out extra moisture so your sandwiches don’t get soggy. Don’t skip it!
Why You’ll Love This Cucumber Sandwiches
- Fresh and light: Perfect for brunch and showers.
- Easy to make: Simple ingredients and quick assembly.
- Party-friendly: Pretty, bite-size, and neat.
- Make-ahead tips included: No soggy sandwiches.
Ingredients for the Best Cucumber Sandwiches
Image: Ingredients on a counter including bread, cucumbers, cream cheese, mayo, dill, chives, lemon, salt, pepper.
- Cucumbers (2), thinly sliced
- Cream cheese (8 oz), softened
- Mayonnaise (2 Tbsp)
- Dill (1 Tbsp chopped)
- Chives (1 Tbsp chopped)
- Lemon juice (1 tsp)
- Salt and black pepper
- Soft sandwich bread (1 loaf)
- Optional butter (thin swipe to block moisture)
Cucumber Sandwiches Recipe Step-by-Step
Image: Four panel collage showing slicing and salting cucumbers, mixing spread, assembling sandwiches, cutting triangles.
- 1. Drain cucumbers.
Salt lightly, rest 10 minutes, then pat dry.
- 2. Mix spread.
Stir cream cheese, mayo, dill, chives, lemon juice, pepper, and a pinch of salt.
- 3. Assemble.
Spread on bread, add cucumbers, top with bread.
- 4. Slice.
Trim crusts if you like. Cut triangles. Chill 15 minutes for clean cuts.
Tips for Perfect Cucumber Sandwiches
- Dry cucumbers well: Prevents sogginess.
- Chill before cutting: Makes neat edges.
- Spread to edges: Helps seal in cucumbers.
Storing
- Best within 24 hours. Store covered in the fridge.
Reader Review
“So fresh and pretty. The salting step really worked—no soggy bread!”
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