Cucumber Sandwiches

Cucumber Sandwiches
  • Author: hjbetts

Prepare this refreshing cucumber tea sandwich recipe for your next afternoon tea gathering. Thinly sliced cucumbers marinated in a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing, nestled between slices of soft, garlic-infused buttered bread. It's a delightful way to elevate your snacking experience.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced very thinly
  • Salt
  • 3/4 cup soft butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
  • 20 slices bread
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Lightly salt the cucumber slices and place them in a colander to drain for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Then combine the butter and garlic and apply to 1 side of each slice of bread.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the lemon juice, olive oil, and pepper.
  • Add the cucumber slices, coating them well.
  • Arrange the cucumber on 10 of the bread slices.
  • Top with the other 10 slices, remove the crusts, and quarter

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Yield

Serves 40