How to Make Cucumber Sandwiches

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Cucumber sandwiches are rightly categorized as a universal snack. To know more about this versatile dish, refer to the following Story.

Cucumber sandwiches are for the snack world, what chicken soup is for the sick soul. It's a snack that is truly like no other. And if you've noticed, it is a classic choice for all occasions. Cucumber sandwiches seem to fit perfectly in all the situations that they are placed in―may it be as an accompaniment to a picnic out in the countryside, or as a late afternoon snack right after your baseball or swimming practice.

These sandwiches are very filling and can be had as a plain snack without any frills, or can be crafted into a delicious meal with those extra frills. In the following sections, we will give you some basic and easy sandwich recipes.

With Mint Leaves

Ingredients Cucumber, 3 inches long Butter, 2 tbsp., unsalted Mint leaves, ¼ cup Bread slices, 6 Cream cheese, 2 tbsp.

Preparation Now, slice the cucumber into the desired thickness. Mix the mint, butter, and cheese into a paste by placing them all into a bowl. Take the mint leaves and wash them under water, then strain the excess water off. Next, dice the leaves. Spread the paste on a slice. Place the diced cucumber pieces onto the slice and cut into desired shape and size.

With Garlic

Ingredients Pepper to taste Lemon juice, 1 tbsp. Bread slices, 20 Cucumber, 1 large, sliced and peeled thinly Butter, ¾ cup Garlic, 2 tbsp., fresh Olive oil, 1 tbsp. Salt

Preparation Put the olive oil, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl and stir well. Take the garlic through a blender so that it becomes a paste. Salt the cucumber slices and place them in a strainer for the excess water to drain off. Mix the butter and garlic and apply to one side of the slice. Next, add the salted cucumber slices to the mixture and coat well.

Serve immediately. Now, place the cucumber on top of the bread slices and cover with the other slices. Remove the crusts and quarter it if you wish. This makes about 35-40 sandwiches.

With Dressing

Ingredients Italian salad dressing mix, 7 ounces Cucumber, 1 large, sliced and peeled thinly Cocktail rye bread, 1 pack Whipped cream cheese, 8 ounces

Preparation Spread on either side of the rye bread slices. Mix the cream cheese and salad dressing in a small bowl. Now, place the cucumber pieces on top of this mixture.

With Eggs

Ingredients Pepper, ⅛ tsp. Lettuce leaves, 4 Mayonnaise, ¼ cup Whole wheat bread slices, 8 Cucumber, 1 small, sliced and peeled thinly Eggs, 3, hard cooked and chopped Green pepper, ¼ cup, chopped Red onion, 2 tbsp., chopped Lemon juice, ½ tsp. Salt, ⅛ tsp.

Preparation Spread on the bread slices. Mix the green pepper, eggs, onion, lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Place the cucumber and lettuce on the slices and cover with the remaining slices.

With Parsley and Celery

Ingredients Pepper, ⅛ tsp. Onion, 1 tbsp., grated Celery, ½ cup Cream cheese, 3 oz. Cucumber, 1 ½ cup, finely chopped Bread slices, 32 Mayonnaise, ¼ cup Parsley, 1 tsp., chopped Salt, ¼ tsp.

Preparation Lightly butter the bread slices. Next, chop into pulp and drain well. Peel the cucumber after it has been de-seeded. Mix the mayo, cheese, celery, onion, parsley, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Place 2 tbsp. cucumber pulp onto the slices and cover with the remaining slices.

This makes 64 sandwiches (in triangles) Cut into desired rectangular or triangular shape. You can cut the crust off if you prefer.

So go on then, don your chef's cap and get ready for a great snack extravaganza... the cucumber sandwiches galore. The next time someone's over, just serve them one of these great sandwiches and watch them crunch in delight.