Cucumber Sandwich
A dish that originates as a light snack at high tea and is part of a long-standing tradition in English tea culture, the simple cucumber salad has become bold with flavor and versatile ingredients. While the classic sandwich was served with just cucumber slices, modern versions played with cream cheese, mayonnaise, and spices. This cucumber sandwich recipe takes on the modern all-popular cucumber salad with its cheesiness from cream cheese, creaminess from mayo, and savor from garlic and herbs. All this speaks of a spectacular snack. The rich, creamy, and cheesy herbaceous spread pairs very well with the natural freshness of cucumbers, creating a balance of flavors. You do not have to buy mayonnaise from the store. Make rich, creamy, and fresh mayo at home by checking out my How To Make Mayonnaise recipe. Mix the cream cheese, mayo, grated garlic, chopped dill leaves, green onion, and salt and pepper to prepare the spread. Spread it over one side of the two slices of white bread with a butter knife. Lay a bed of sliced cucumbers on top of one bread slice having the spread. Sprinkle pepper for taste. Lay the other slice of bread with spread on top of this one. Press the slices together so they tighten and hold the filling well. Do not store if you have already prepared the sandwiches, as the bread will become soggy after some time. They are best consumed within a few hours after assembly. Cucumber sandwiches pair very well with light salads like White bean salad with lemon vinaigrette, Lemon Dill Potato Salad( No Mayo), Apple Kale Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette, or Easy and Zesty Quinoa Salad. For a Mediterranean twist, we always have pita bread and Creamy Homemade Hummus or Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus For a spread. You may also look at some great bread or wraps with delightful stuffings like this Jalapeno popper Grilled Cheese or Grilled Chicken Wrap. Brioche French Toast is another great dish to have any time of the day.
