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Cucumber Sandwiches
Cucumber sandwiches are a timeless favorite, especially popular for tea parties, luncheons, and garden gatherings. This vintage recipe blends softened cream cheese, sour cream, and grated cucumber for a smooth, flavorful filling. A hint of green food coloring gives the spread a charming, pastel appearance, making these sandwiches both elegant and inviting. Perfect for bridal showers, picnics, or afternoon tea, these delicate bites are light, refreshing, and irresistibly nostalgic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Snack
Cuisine British
Servings 12 sandwiches
Calories 85 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cucumber (medium, peeled, grated, and drained)
  • 1 tbsp sour cream
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
  • green food coloring (optional)
  • bread (thinly sliced, white or wheat, crusts removed)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Cucumber

  • Peel, grate, and drain the cucumber thoroughly to remove excess moisture.

Step 2: Make the Filling

  • In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, grated cucumber, sour cream, salt, pepper, and a drop of green food coloring if desired. Mix until smooth.

Step 3: Assemble Sandwiches

  • Spread the cucumber mixture onto thin slices of bread. Top with another slice to form a sandwich.

Step 4: Cut & Serve

  • Cut sandwiches into desired shapes—triangles, rectangles, or small rounds. Serve chilled.

Tips

  • Thoroughly drain/squeeze the grated cucumber to prevent watery filling.
  • Add finely chopped fresh dill, chives, or parsley for herbal flavor.
  • Use very thin, crust-trimmed white bread for classic tea sandwiches.
  • Cut sandwiches into shapes (triangles, fingers, circles) using a knife or cutters.
  • Chill the filling for 30 minutes for easier spreading and cleaner cuts.
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for part of the sour cream for a tangier filling.
  • Omit green food coloring for a natural look, or use just a drop for tint.
  • Lightly butter bread before spreading if you want to prevent sogginess.
  • Add a hint of lemon zest or juice for brightness.
  • Make ahead: prepare filling 1 day ahead and assemble sandwiches shortly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword bridal shower food, cream cheese spread, cucumber sandwiches, easy entertaining, finger sandwiches, party appetizer, picnic food, tea sandwiches
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