Refreshing Cucumber and Herb Tea Sandwiches for Brunch Bliss

These Cucumber and Herb Tea Sandwiches are a perfect blend of refreshing flavors, making them ideal for brunch or afternoon tea.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 6 sandwiches

Course: Brunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Filling

8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Or Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Fresh Dill
1 tablespoon Fresh Chives Or green onions
1 tablespoon Fresh Italian Parsley Or thyme
1 tablespoon Fresh Tarragon Or fennel fronds
0.5 tablespoon Lemon Juice Or lime juice
0.5 teaspoon Salt Adjust for low sodium
pinch Ground Black Pepper Or white pepper

For the Sandwiches

6 slices Seeded or Dark Multi-Grain Bread Gluten-free as an option
4 tablespoons Salted Butter Or unsalted butter
1 English Cucumber Or Persian cucumber

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
butter knife
spatula
serrated knife

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, blend together cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth, then mix in herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread and lay butter-side down.
On three slices of bread, spread the creamy filling, and layer cucumber ribbons on top.
Top with the remaining three slices of bread, pressing gently to seal, and add extra herb cream cheese and cucumber on top.
Trim crusts with a serrated knife and cut into quarters. Arrange on a platter.
Serve immediately or chill for up to 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients are key for taste. Let the cream cheese mixture sit at room temperature for easy spreading.

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