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Cucumber Sandwiches
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>These dainty little sandwiches are perfect for a party or just to add a touch of elegance to a meal!</p>Source: bellyfull.net (modified slightly) (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 8 whole sandwiches or 32 tiny sandwiches
Vegetarian!
Ingredients
16 slices
Bread (crusts removed, original recipe suggests white)
1
Cucumber (possibly more if using small)
8 ounces
Cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup
Mayonnaise
1 tablespoon
Minced fresh dill
1 tablespoon
Minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon
Lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon
Garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon
Kosher salt
Pepper to taste
Step by Step Instructions
- Peel the cucumber, then cut it into 1/8 inch thin slices. Place the slices onto a paper towel and sprinkle them with coarse salt and let rest for 15 to 30 minutes. Pat dry after time has passed.
- While the cucumber slices sit, mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt together with a handheld mixer.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture onto one side of each slice of bread, then lay out the cucumber slices onto half of the slices, season them with pepper to taste, then top with the remaining bread slices.
- If desired, cut each sandwich into quarters to have 32 tiny sandwiches.