Each summer season is specific Vegetable crops They produce a lot. Pumpkins are one of them. Even if you don’t grow them yourself, they are widely available in stores and farmers markets. These easy cucumber sandwiches are a creamy and fresh way to enjoy cucumber!
Often served as a finger food at tea parties, custard tea sandwiches are a classic. They are also a practical and tasty choice for breakfast, appetizers or a simple side dish.
Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwich
Cucumbers have a really high water content, some fiber and a variety of nutrients. You get vitamins C and K, magnesium and potassium. They are very good. Watering method In the hot summer months. Not only that, but they add a nice refreshing crunch to foods.
We use very chopped cucumbers in the salad or For pickersBut I also wanted to try them in a cucumber sandwich.
In the 1870s, English cucumber sandwiches were introduced as authentic English sandwiches were said to have taken over British India. The British created them to withstand the heat. Later they became a staple of afternoon tea. And Americans add a creamy sauce to go with the bread and cucumber.
I added some microgreens for extra flavor and nutrition. They also add another pop of color and freshness.
Various variations (including grain-free)
I haven’t eaten any gluten or grains for years, but now I do Eat them casually. Classic cucumber sandwiches use white bread without cream. This isn’t my first choice for a number of reasons, but they taste just as good on sprouted grain bread or sourdough.
If you want to skip grains, then there are a few different options. We also love using butter lettuce leaves as sandwich wraps. Another option is to keep it simple and just fill the dumplings with cream cheese sauce.
I chose cream cheese for the filling, but some recipes use mayonnaise for the filling. If you want a dairy-free option, try mixing a little mayo with herbs and spices instead.
Cucumber sandwich bites
Creamy and crunchy custard sandwiches are packed with classic flavors. It offers seasonal spices and seasonings.
Herbed Cream Cheese Spread
- 8 Oz Cream cheese (soft)
- ¼ Cup Crumbled feta cheese (or up to 1/2 cup)
- ¼ Cup Green onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 TBSP Fresh parsley (cut off)
- 1 TBSP Fresh dill (cut off)
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- ¼ tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ tsp Onion powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
to serve
- 1 Cup Microgreens
- Black pepper (new cracked)
- Butter lettuce leaves (optional, for wrapping)
- Yeast or sprouted grain bread (optional)
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Cut the cucumbers into thin slices or rounds (about ?–¼ inch thick).
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Place the cucumbers in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pour in enough vinegar to cover. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
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Drain the cucumbers and place them on a clean towel. Dry it well.
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In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, feta, green onion, parsley, dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Blend until smooth and completely combined.
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For Cucumber Bites (no bread): Top slices of pumpkin with a small amount of cream cheese mixture. Add microgreens and a pinch of black pepper.
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For the salad dressing: Spread cream cheese over lettuce leaves, add cucumbers and microgreens, then fold.
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For the sandwich: Spread cream cheese on sliced sourdough or your favorite bread. Cover with cucumbers and microgreens, then chop.
Nutrition facts
Cucumber sandwich bites
Amount per service provider (1 time)
Calories 166
126 calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Fat 14 g22%
Saturated fat 8 g50%
Polyunsaturated fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat 4 g
Cholesterol 44 mg15%
Sodium 484 mg21%
Potassium 145 mg4%
Carbohydrates 4 g1%
Fiber 1 g4%
Sugar 2 g2%
Protein 4 g8%
Vitamin A 735IU15%
Vitamin C 5 mg6%
Calcium 84 mg8%
Metal 0.4 mg2%
* Percent daily values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Serve immediately for best texture.
More custard recipes
Do you have a pile of cucumbers that need to be used? Here are some more pumpkin recipes to try!
What are some of your favorite refreshing snacks to eat? Leave a comment and let us know!
