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Mini Cucumber Sandwiches with Creamy Dill Spread Recipe


  • Author: Sarah

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the Cucumber
    Place cucumber slices evenly on half of the bread slices. Ensure that each slice of bread is well-covered with cucumber.
  5. Complete the Sandwiches
    Take the remaining slices of bread and place them on top of the cucumber-covered slices to form sandwiches.
  6. 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