Ingredients
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To make mini cucumber sandwiches with creamy dill spread, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 large cucumber
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices of whole grain bread
Instructions
Making these mini cucumber sandwiches is a straightforward process that takes about 15 minutes from start to finish. Follow these steps to create your delicious snack:
- Prepare the Creamy Dill Spread
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir the ingredients together until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency. Adjust the seasoning to taste, ensuring the flavors are balanced. - Slice the Cucumber
Using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer, cut the cucumber into thin, even slices. The thickness is up to your preference, but thinner slices will fold more easily into the sandwich and offer a more delicate bite. - Assemble the Sandwiches
Spread a generous layer of the dill mixture on each slice of whole grain bread. Make sure to cover the entire slice for maximum flavor in every bite. - Add the Cucumber
Place cucumber slices evenly on half of the bread slices. Ensure that each slice of bread is well-covered with cucumber. - Complete the Sandwiches
Take the remaining slices of bread and place them on top of the cucumber-covered slices to form sandwiches. - Cut into Mini Bites
Using a sharp knife, cut each sandwich into quarters. This will create cute, bite-sized portions that are perfect for serving as appetizers or snacks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g